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Word	Meaning	Advanced
appendix	n: a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine in humans and some animals, which is believed to play a role in the immune system and digestion; supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
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.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
abate	v: to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity or severity; to decline or wane in amount or strength over time
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
specter	n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
semblance	n: the outward appearance or visible form of something, especially when it is different from the reality beneath; a vague or superficial similarity
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
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
convoluted	adj: extraordinarily complicated and hard to understand
jargon	n: specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group or profession that is often difficult for outsiders to understand; language that is full of technical slang or obscure terms and is often used to obscure or confuse rather than clarify
terminology	n: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession
inaccessible	adj: unable to travel to or reach; not available
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
cede	v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
cyberattack	n: an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network
miscalculation	n: a mistake in making a calculation or judgment that produces an incorrect result
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
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
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
nuke	v: (derived from “nuclear”) to attack or destroy a place or target with a nuclear weapon; to cook food in a microwave oven; (noun) a nuclear weapon, such as a nuclear bomb or missile
stalemate	n: a situation in which neither side of a conflict or dispute can make progress or gain an advantage, typically resulting in a deadlock or impasse
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
evaporation	n: the process of a liquid changing into a gas or vapor, often as a result of high temperatures or reduced pressure; the gradual disappearance or dissipation of something, such as money or resources
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
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
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
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
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
oversight	n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
capitol	n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
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
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
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
bipartisanship	n: agreement or collaboration between two political parties whose policies are normally opposed to one other’s
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
constituent	n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official
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
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
cybersecurity	n: the practice of protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
participate	v: to take part in something
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people