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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
contentious	adj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
debunk	v: to expose or dismiss as false, exaggerated, or worthless
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
hydropower	n: electricity generated from the energy of moving water, usually using turbines and dams in rivers or other bodies of water
geothermal	adj: relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth; often used to refer to energy produced by tapping into the natural heat of the earth
biomass	n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
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
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
reboot	v: to restart a computer or other device by loading and rerunning the operating system; to restart or resume an activity, process, or situation after a pause or interruption, often to improve it
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
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.
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
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
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
deforest	v: to clear an area of forest or trees
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
ecotourism	n: a form of tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas while promoting conservation and local community development
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
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
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
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
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
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
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
boggy	adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
avalanche	n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances
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
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
participate	v: to take part in something
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
abolition	n: the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially one that is considered unjust or harmful
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
barrack	v: to provide accommodations or housing, often for military personnel or sports teams; to spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a large building or group of buildings that provide temporary housing for soldiers or other military personnel
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something