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Word	Meaning	Advanced
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
incomprehensible	adj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
mandarin	n: an influential and high-ranking official, notably in the civil service; the branch of Chinese, which is the official language of China
Cantonese	n: a dialect of Chinese spoken in and around the city of Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China, as well as by many overseas Chinese communities;
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
dissimilar	adj: not alike or having little in common
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
dub	v: to give someone or something an unofficial name or nickname; to provide movies with a voice of a foreign language
subtitle	n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
intelligibility	n: the quality or state of being intelligible or easily understood; clarity of expression or communication
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
coincident	adj: happening or operating in the same place or at the same time
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
unify	v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
unsophisticated	adj: lacking refinement, education, or worldly experience; simple or straightforward in nature or style; not complex or sophisticated
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
gatekeeper	n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
prospective	adj: likely or expected to happen or become in the future, often referring to something or someone that is being considered or evaluated
vernacular	n: a language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
linguist	n: a person who speaks several foreign languages; a person who studies or teaches languages or linguistics
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
murky	adj: dark and gloomy or difficult to see through
pollinate	v: to transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to produce fruit or seeds; to spread or disseminate an idea or influence to others
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
confound	v: to confuse or perplex; to mix up or throw into disorder; to prove to be false or illogical
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
dazzling	adj: shining brightly; highly attractive or exciting
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy