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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
canal	n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
obstruct	v: to block or interfere with the passage, movement, or action of something or someone
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
isthmus	n: a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas; a narrow passage or canal that connects two bodies of water
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
caravan	n: a group of travelers journeying together, often in a convoy of motor vehicles; a covered wagon used for traveling and camping
unforgiving	adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
maritime	adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity
bypass	n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
rekindle	v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
enterprising	adj: marked by a willingness to take on new opportunities or risks in business or other ventures; characterized by resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation
manipulative	adj: characterized by the use of shrewd, cunning, or deceptive tactics to control or influence others, often in a self-serving or unethical manner
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
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
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
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
cholera	n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
toil	v: to work hard and persistently; to engage in physically or mentally demanding tasks or activities for extended periods of time
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
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
coerce	v: to force, pressure, or compel someone to do something against their will or better judgment; to use threatening or intimidating tactics to persuade someone to comply with one’s demands
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
dredge	v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
cubic	adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
brothel	n: a place where people, particularly women, engage in sexual activity for payment; a house of prostitution
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
bustle	v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
revert	v: to return to a previous state or condition; to reply
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.
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
standoff	n: a situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries refuse to move from a position or make a compromise, leading to a stalemate or impasse; a short distance maintained between two opposing forces or objects, such as in a military context or electrical wiring
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial