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Word	Meaning	Advanced
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
sculptor	n: an artist who creates sculptures, three-dimensional objects, or forms
handful	n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage
figurine	n: a small ornamental figure, typically made of clay, porcelain, or plastic and often depicting a person or animal
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
culmination	n: the peak highest point or climax of something, especially happening after a long time
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
bum	n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
profanity	n: a speech or behavior that expresses of lack of respect for God or holy things
inability	n: the state of being unable to do something or achieve a particular task or goal; a lack of physical or mental capacity or skill
panther	n: a large and powerful wildcat with a distinctive sleek black coat found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
wicked	adj: morally bad or evil
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
Newtonian	adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
alienated	adj: feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from others, often due to a sense of difference or lack of belonging
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
buzzword	n: a word or phrase that is fashionable or popular within a particular industry, field, or culture, often used to convey a sense of innovation or sophistication
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
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
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
amphetamine	n: a synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, typically prescribed to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, known to increase alertness, focus, and energy levels
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
crocodile	n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
cower	v: to crouch or curl up in fear or apprehension; to shrink or recoil from something threatening, usually physically or mentally
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
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
closure	n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently
witch	n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
psychosocial	adj: relating to the interplay between psychological and social factors, especially when it comes to mental health, personality development, and social behavior
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
pronouncement	n: a formal or authoritative statement or announcement, especially one issued by a governing body or public official
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy