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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
infallible	adj: incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; never failing; always accurate
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
aristocratic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance
viceroy	n: a governor appointed to rule a country or province in the name of a monarch
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
confrontational	adj: characterized by a readiness to confront others, particularly in a challenging or aggressive manner; inclined to argue or disagree rather than compromise or find common ground
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
Cantonese	n: a dialect of Chinese spoken in and around the city of Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China, as well as by many overseas Chinese communities;
pastry	n: a baked food made of flour, fat, water, and sometimes eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, used as a base or casing for sweet or savory dishes
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
risotto	n: an Italian dish made with a type of rice called Arborio, or other short-grain rice, cooked in broth until it reaches a creamy consistency, often combined with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, or cheese
soy	n: a legume plant that is widely cultivated for its edible bean, which has many uses, such as for oil, food, and animal feed
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
haute	n: a French term meaning “high” or “elevated,” often used in the context of haute couture, referring to high-end fashion or custom-made clothing
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
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
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
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
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
transcendentalism	n: a philosophical and literary movement of the mid-19th century that emphasized the spiritual and intuitive over the empirical and rational; valued individualism, nonconformity, and a connection with nature; prominent figures included Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
insignificant	adj: of little importance, influence, or power
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
hotspot	n: a place or area, typically a location or region, that is known for having an unusually high number of a particular phenomenon, such as disease, activity, or popularity
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
gastronomy	n: the art or science of preparing and serving good food; the study of food and its relationship to culture and society
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
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
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
anemia	n: a medical condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, or difficulty breathing; a lack of vitality or liveliness in something
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
overfish	v: to deplete fish populations beyond sustainable levels through excessive or unregulated fishing practices, leading to environmental and economic consequences
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
barber	n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
luxurious	adj: characterized by or affording something excessively expensive; rich and comfortable
capricious	adj: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable; governed by a whim or fancy
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
craftsman	n: a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, especially one who works with wood, metal, or other materials
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
recuperate	v: to recover, heal, or regain health, strength, or well-being after an illness, injury, or period of stress or exhaustion
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength