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Word	Meaning	Advanced
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
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
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
volt	n: a unit of measurement for electrical potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the force required to move one ampere of electric charge through one ohm of resistance
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
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
vicinity	n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
fiscal	adj: relating to government revenue and expenditures; relating to financial matters
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
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
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
condemnation	n: the act of expressing strong disapproval or severe criticism towards something or someone; the punishment or judgment of a person or group for their actions
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
participate	v: to take part in something
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
timetable	n: a schedule or plan that shows the times at which particular events or activities are intended to occur; a list of train, bus, or airplane departures and arrivals
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
short-sighted	adj: lacking foresight or consideration for future consequences; not planning or preparing adequately for something that will happen in the future
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
director-general	n: the highest-ranking executive in an organization or company who has overall responsibility for its operations and policies
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
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
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
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products