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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
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
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
ounce	n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
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
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
countdown	n: a counting sequence leading up to an event, often marked by a series of signals or cues, also used as a term to describe the final stages leading up to a major event or deadline
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
mismanagement	n: the act of managing something poorly, incompetently, or ineffectively, resulting in negative consequences
jug	n: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
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
flint	n: a hard, gray stone that can produce sparks when struck with steel used historically to start fires; a type of microcrystalline quartz used for making tools, weapons, and jewelry
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
advisory	adj: giving advice or suggestions on a particular matter; having the function of providing recommendations or guidance
contamination	n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
mercury	n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
hazardous	adj: involving risk or danger; unsafe or unhealthy
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
groundwater	n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
immemorial	adj: extending back beyond memory or record; very old
alliance	n: a partnership or association formed for mutual benefit, particularly between nations or organizations.
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
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
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
nonhuman	adj: not human; belonging to or characteristic of animals or things rather than people
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
natal	adj: relating to birth or the place of one’s birth; connected with the beginning or origin of something
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use