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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
dictator | n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force | |
authoritarian | adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights | |
paralysis | n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
inferiority | n: the state or condition of being lower in rank, quality, or status; a feeling or sense of being less worthy or capable than others | |
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. | |
corrupt | adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest | |
misery | n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
revolt | n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler | |
sectarian | adj: relating to a group or faction that is narrowly focused on its own religious, political, or ideological beliefs, often at the expense of others or in opposition to differing viewpoints | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
mislead | v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true | |
propaganda | n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology | |
idealist | n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
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 | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
unroll | v: to unwind or unfurl something that has been rolled up, such as a carpet or banner; to reveal or make visible something that was previously concealed or hidden | |
voiceless | adj: without a voice or the ability to speak | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
zine | n: a self-published or independent magazine, often with a limited circulation and focused on a specific topic or subculture | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
rediscover | v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
tolerant | adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
faithful | adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
reconciliation | n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond | |
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 | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
camel | n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | |
tribal | adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
deceive | v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression | |
deception | n: the act of misleading or tricking someone, often by creating a false impression or concealing the truth; a fraudulent or dishonest action | |
detached | adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
correspondent | n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
cell-phone | n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
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 | |
sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
intermediate | adj: situated between two locations, things, states, etc.; around the middle of a scale of evaluation | |
alarming | adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
espouse | v: to adopt or support a particular belief, theory, or cause; to take up or support; to marry | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
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 | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use |