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Word	Meaning	Advanced
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
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
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
pageant	n: a public spectacle or display, often involving colorful costumes, music, and elaborate sets; a contest in which people participate, often involving a parade, talent show, or beauty competition
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
potter	n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
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
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
expend	v: to use or spend time, money, energy, etc.
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
apologetic	adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
hilarious	adj: extremely funny
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
overweight	adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
methamphetamine	n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
clarification	n: the act or process of making a statement or situation less confusing and more understandable; the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
stonewall	v: to refuse to answer questions or provide information; to delay discussion or decision
inn	n: a small hotel or lodging establishment typically located in a rural area, often serving food and drink as well as lodging
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
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
effeminate	adj: having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy, softness, and a lack of strength or assertiveness
queer	adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
homophobia	n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
pushback	n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
novice	n: a person who is new to a particular activity or experience; a beginner or learner
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
affiliated	adj: being associated with or connected to a larger organization, group, or system
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
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
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
acronym	n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
plaintiff	n: a person or entity that brings a legal action against someone else in a court of law; the person or party that is bringing a lawsuit
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
anguish	n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
restart	v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption
baptize	v: to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church by baptism (= a form of Christian ritual purification)
gown	n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
superlative	adj: of the highest degree, quality, or intensity; surpassing all others, used to describe comparisons that are extreme or the highest in a particular category
overview	n: a general description or summary of a subject
résumé	n: a summary of a person’s education, work experience, and qualifications, often used in job applications as a way to showcase their skills and achievements
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
irreconcilable	adj: unable to be resolved or made compatible; not able to be in harmony or agreement due to fundamental differences or conflicts
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
trailblazing	adj: pioneering; innovative; the action of blazing a trail or creating a path for others to follow
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
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
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election