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Word	Meaning	Advanced
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
wreckage	n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery
screwup	n: a person or thing that causes a mistake or error; a disorderly or confused situation resulting from mistakes or errors
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
colorblind	adj: (of a person) unable to distinguish certain colors or used to describe a lack of racial or cultural bias
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
intermediate	adj: situated between two locations, things, states, etc.; around the middle of a scale of evaluation
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
induct	v: to formally admit someone to a job or position of authority; to officially introduce someone to an organization or group, or beliefs or ideas
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
revelry	n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
warlord	n: a military leader who has gained control over a region or territory, typically through force or intimidation; a commander of an army or group of soldiers who operates outside the control of a legitimate government
hideaway	n: a place or location that is concealed, private, or secluded, often used as a retreat or escape from the demands of everyday life
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
platoon	n: a subdivision of a military company consisting of a small group of soldiers, usually about 30, that operates as a unit within a larger military unit; a group of individuals or things that work together or share a common purpose
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
cadre	n: a group of trained and committed members of an organization or movement
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
pinnacle	n: the highest point or peak of something, particularly a mountain or a career; the greatest or highest level of achievement or success
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
specialty	n: an area or field in which a person or thing excels or specializes; a particular branch of study, occupation, or expertise; a special or unique skill or talent
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
oblige	v: to force or require someone to do something through legal, social, or moral obligations; to voluntarily do something to help or please someone; to be indebted or grateful to someone
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
penthouse	n: a luxurious apartment or living space situated on the highest floor or roof of a building, often with additional amenities or features such as a balcony, terrace, or panoramic view; the top floor or floors of a building
sabbatical	n: a period of leave granted to a person for rest, travel, or other pursuits, often in academia or other professions
inchoate	adj: being in an early or incomplete stage; not fully formed or developed
inarticulate	adj: struggling to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing; lacking the ability to communicate ideas or feelings fluently or coherently
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
unpaid	adj: not yet paid; without payment
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
perpetrate	v: to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception; to be responsible for the creation or continuation of a negative situation
falsehood	n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading
moan	v: to make a low, prolonged sound of pain, grief, or sexual pleasure; to complain about something
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
resign	v: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable
insider	n: a person who has privileged access to special or secret information about a particular organization or field
tobacco	n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
gulp	v: to swallow quickly and forcefully; to take in a large amount of air or liquid quickly and audibly because of surprise, fear, or excitement
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
anarchy	n: a state of society without government or law
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
immediately	adv: now or without delay
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
disenfranchise	v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote
participate	v: to take part in something
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
immense	adj: extremely large or great
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
advisory	adj: giving advice or suggestions on a particular matter; having the function of providing recommendations or guidance
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
successive	adj: following one after another in a series or sequence; happening or occurring in continuous or consecutive order; consecutive or sequential in nature
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
unify	v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
dispossess	v: to deprive someone of the possession or use of something, often property or land
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
mafia	n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities)
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
militia	n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
provable	adj: capable of being demonstrated or shown to be true; able to be verified through evidence or logical reasoning
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
interstate	adj: between or involving different states (= the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation)
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
guerrilla	n: a member of small, independent soldiers or fighters who engage in irregular, often surprise attacks against enemy forces
separatist	adj: relating to or advocating for the separation or withdrawal of a group or region from a larger entity, often for political, cultural, or ideological reasons; seeking independence or autonomy
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
entirely	adv: completely
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
twit	n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal