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Word	Meaning	Advanced
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
increasingly	adv: more and more
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
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.
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
spew	v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts
expletive	n: a curse word or a swear word; a word or phrase used to convey strong emotions, such as anger or frustration
tarmac	n: (also “blacktop”) a hard surface made of asphalt, concrete, or other materials, typically used as a runway or surface for vehicles to move on, such as a road, parking lot, or airport runway; (verb) to surface or pave a road or runway with tarmac
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
cheerleader	n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines
transatlantic	adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
Brexit	n: (short for “British exit”) the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), which originates from a nationwide referendum held in the UK on June 23, 2016, in which 51.9% of voters chose to leave the EU
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
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
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
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
quiescent	adj: being in a state of quietness, rest, or inactivity; dormant or temporarily inactive
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
antagonize	v: to cause someone to feel anger or hostility; to provoke or irritate
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
encroach	v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc.
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
crumb	n: a small particle or fragment of food or other substance, often one that has broken off from a larger piece; a very small amount or portion of something
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
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
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
xenophobic	adj: showing strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures; having a strong bias or prejudice against outsiders
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
cross-border	adj: relating to or involving movement, interaction, or communication between different countries or regions, especially those that share a common border
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
impeach	v: to bring formal charges against a public official for misconduct in office
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
urbanization	n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
entrepreneurship	n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one
dicey	adj: risky, uncertain, or unpredictable; involving a potential for danger or uncertain outcomes
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
globalism	n: a political, economic, and social outlook that emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and interdependence, often associated with free trade, globalization of culture, and the spread of technology
chin	n: the lowermost part of a person’s face, below the mouth and above the neck
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
outrun	v: to run faster or farther than someone or something else, often to escape from danger or capture; to outpace or outmaneuver someone or something in a competition or pursuit
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
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
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
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
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place