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Word	Meaning	Advanced
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
captivity	n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
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
quintessence	n: the perfect example of a quality or class
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
emigrate	v: to leave one’s country or region to settle in another
tirelessly	adv: without getting tired or fatigued; persistently, energetically, and continuously working with great effort
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
defer	v: to delay or hold back something until a later time; to refer to another source of authority
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
stateless	adj: having no nationality or citizenship; not being affiliated with any particular state or government
abrupt	adj: sudden and unexpected
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
inexplicable	adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
custody	n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
mattress	n: a large rectangular pad filled with soft material, used as a bed or part of a bed
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
euphoria	n: a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or delight; a state of extreme joy or pleasure
indescribable	adj: not able to be described, named, or classified in words or language; too extreme or intense to be fully conveyed through language
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
homecoming	n: a return to one’s home or hometown, often following an extended period of absence, such as after graduation, military service, or travel; a celebratory event or tradition welcoming someone back home
amiss	adj: not quite right, not suitable, or not as expected
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
screech	v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
letdown	n: a feeling of disappointment, disillusionment, or discouragement following high expectations; a failure to live up to expectations or promises; a sudden release or decrease in pressure or tension
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
staggering	adj: so shocking as to stun or overwhelm
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
fast-track	n: a process or procedure designed to expedite or speed up the completion of a task or project; a system that allows specific individuals or groups to bypass normal procedures or requirements to achieve a desired outcome more quickly
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
necessitate	v: to make something necessary or essential; to require something as a condition or consequence
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
quota	n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country
at-risk	adj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
parole	n: the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence on the promise of good behavior
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
irreparable	adj: not able to be repaired or fixed; beyond repair or remedy
befall	v: to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly or by chance; to affect or happen to someone or something in a negative or unfortunate way
reestablish	v: to establish again or anew; to restore something that was lost or disrupted, often relating to an organization, relationship, or system
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
consul	n: an official appointed by a government to reside in a foreign country and represent the commercial interests and protect the welfare of their home country and its citizens
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
openly	adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
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
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
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
mead	n: an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey and water, often with the addition of spices, fruits, or grains
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
sedan	n: a car with four doors and a closed roof, designed to seat a small number of passengers in comfort; a type of automobile that is larger and more luxurious than a compact or subcompact car
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
tarmac	n: a hard surface made of asphalt, concrete, or other materials, typically used as a runway or surface for vehicles to move on, such as a road, parking lot, or airport runway; (verb) to surface or pave a road or runway with tarmac
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
merciful	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, or forgiveness towards those who may be deserving of punishment or harm; characterized by leniency or clemency