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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
oval | adj: having the shape of an egg, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, or having the general outline of an egg | |
airwave | n: a system of transmitting sound, video, or other data through the air using radio waves or other electromagnetic waves | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
illiterate | adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
revolt | n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler | |
grievance | n: a real or imagined cause for complaint or protest, especially regarding an unfair or unjust treatment | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
widen | v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive | |
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 | |
mundane | adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
mound | n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
vendor | n: a person or company that sells goods or services | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
accolade | n: an expression of praise, honor, or approval, often in the form of an award or ceremonial gesture; a sign of recognition or achievement | |
multinational | adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries | |
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 | |
capita | n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
plummet | v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
contrary | n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
despise | v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something | |
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 | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
open-ended | adj: without any limits or restrictions; allowing for a spontaneous response | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
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 | |
open-minded | adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
aspiring | adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life | |
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 | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
protective | adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
warden | n: a person responsible for the supervision and management of a particular place, such as a prison, a national park, or a university campus | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
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 | |
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 | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
secular | adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
spectator | n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
oust | v: to force someone out of a position of power, job, place, or competition | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
turbulent | adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
digit | n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe | |
turnout | n: the number of people who are present at an event or vote at an election | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
scarcely | adv: hardly or almost not; only just | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
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 | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
autocracy | n: a form of government in which one person has unlimited power and authority; a system of government in which a ruler or ruling class holds absolute power and controls all aspects of society | |
paternal | adj: relating to or characteristic of a father; fatherly in nature; showing the qualities or behavior of a good and caring father | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
tectonic | adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
resignation | n: an act of giving up or resigning from a job or office | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
dissident | n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
consensus | n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole | |
counterpart | n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
monolithic | adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
correlation | n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc. | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
index | n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree |