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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
trample	v: to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
flog	v: to beat or whip, usually as a form of punishment; to repeatedly hit or strike someone or something violently; to promote or sell aggressively, often with excessive enthusiasm or pressure
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
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
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
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
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
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
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
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
extremism	n: the holding of extreme political or religious views; actions or beliefs that fall outside of what is considered acceptable or reasonable
silent	adj: without any or little sound
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
increasingly	adv: more and more
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
dissenter	n: someone who disagrees with or challenges the beliefs, opinions, or policies of a group or authority; one who speaks out or protests against a dominant ideology or viewpoint
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
hand-in-hand	adv: working together cooperatively; in close association; simultaneously, or in a synchronized manner
oversight	n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
assassin	n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
intercept	v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
outright	adj: completely; completely and without reservation; without any attempt at concealment
dissent	n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
kudos	n: praise, honor, or recognition for an achievement or accomplishment
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
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
collateral	n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
surname	n: the family name passed down through generations; a person’s last name
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
twit	n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating
reinstate	v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
grievance	n: a real or imagined cause for complaint or protest, especially regarding an unfair or unjust treatment
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
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
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
demagoguery	n: the practice of gaining power or influence through impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of a group rather than through rational or factual argument; the use of manipulative or inflammatory rhetoric to sway public opinion