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Word	Meaning	Advanced
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
pessimistic	adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
arrest	v: to take into custody
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
turnout	n: the number of people who are present at an event or vote at an election
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
underprivileged	adj: lacking resources, opportunities, or advantages that are necessary for success
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
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
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
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
dissent	n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
conform	v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
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
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
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
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
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
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
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
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
consistency	n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions
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.
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
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
opportunistic	adj: making use of a current situation to get power or advantage, especially regardless of planning or principle
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner