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Word	Meaning	Advanced
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
far-sighted	adj: having a long-range or shrewd foresight, often used to describe a person who can plan or anticipate events and outcomes over a long period of time; able to see distant objects clearly, but not focusing well on close objects
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
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
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
indifferent	adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
disband	v: to break up or cause to disperse, especially formally
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
procrastinate	v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
increasingly	adv: more and more
uninhabitable	adj: not suitable or safe for people to live in; lacking the necessary conditions for human habitation
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
irreversible	adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
converse	v: to talk informally
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
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
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
regenerate	v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
irresponsible	adj: not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not reliable
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
gloom	n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
indispensable	adj: so good or important that you could not be omitted or remitted; absolutely necessary
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
participate	v: to take part in something
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
confrontation	n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
dampen	v: to make something wet or moist; to reduce the intensity or impact of something, such as a feeling, sound, or movement
stubbornness	n: the trait of being unyielding, obstinate, or inflexible; a refusal to change one’s opinions or behavior despite pressure or persuasion
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
recurring	adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place