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Word	Meaning	Advanced
den	n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
iguana	n: a large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines down its back and a long tail, native to the Americas
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
increasingly	adv: more and more
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
intake	n: the act or process of taking food, air, etc., into your body through the mouth; the amount of food, air, or another substance that you take into your body
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
distinguished	adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
regiment	n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
sergeant	n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class
underneath	adv: under or below something else
gargoyle	n: a grotesque or monstrous decorative figure, usually carved from stone, that is often used as a waterspout or ornamental feature on the exterior of a building, typically a cathedral or a Gothic-style structure
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
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
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
handover	n: the act of transferring something, such as authority, control, or possession, from one entity or individual to another
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
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
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
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
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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.
parliamentary	adj: of or relating to a parliament (= a legislative body) or the system of government it is a part of
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
judiciary	n: persons who administer or enforce justice
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
compatible	adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
ransack	v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner
provincial	adj: of or relating to a local government; having characteristics or views that are narrow in scope or limited by a narrow outlook
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
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
enshrine	v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
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
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
interim	adj: serving as a temporary or provisional measure or arrangement; intended to be in place only for a limited time or until a permanent solution can be found; occurring in the meantime or in between two major events or periods
sheikh	n: a title given to the leader or ruler of an Arab tribe, village, or Islamic community, commonly used in the Arabian Peninsula and some other parts of the Middle East
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
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
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
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
instrumental	adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
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
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
intrinsic	adj: belonging naturally; essential
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
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
vivify	v: to bring to life; to make something more lively, vibrant, or animated
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
omniscient	adj: having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
banquet	n: a lavish meal or feast, often for a large group of people, and often accompanied by entertainment and celebration
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
enthrone	v: to install or seat someone on a throne, thereby making them the official ruler or leader; to elevate someone to a position of power or authority
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
lop	v: to cut off or remove a part of something, usually a branch, in a rough or hasty manner
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
communion	n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
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
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm