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Word	Meaning	Advanced
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
bracelet	n: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, often as an ornament or decoration
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
nook	n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
cranny	n: a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
canal	n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
transcontinental	adj: spanning or crossing an entire continent or continents
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
reactionary	adj: relating to or advocating a return to a previous state of affairs or method of doing things, typically one that is seen as outdated or regressive
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
levee	n: an artificial embankment or wall built to prevent a river or low-lying land from flooding
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
quarterly	adj: happening every three months
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
off-site	adj: located or situated at a distance from a particular place or site; pertaining to activities or services that are performed or provided outside of a particular location or facility
whiteboard	n: a smooth, hard writing surface, typically white, that can be written on with dry-erase markers and easily erased
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
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
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
centric	adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system
techno	n: a style of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by a repetitive, synthesized beat and minimalist sound effects; the use of advanced technology or techniques in a particular field
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
critique	n: a detailed analysis or examination of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation
abdicate	v: to give up, renounce, or relinquish a throne, right, or responsibility
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
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
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
telos	n: a philosophical term derived from ancient Greek, referring to the ultimate purpose, goal, or objective of something; the intrinsic or inherent meaning or intention behind an action, process, or system
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
odyssey	n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
hamster	n: a small, furry rodent commonly kept as a pet; often used in research laboratories due to their small size and ease of handling
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets