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Word	Meaning	Advanced
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
bazaar	n: marketplace, especially one in the Middle East
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
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
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
crackdown	n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior
checkpoint	n: a designated location or point along a route or journey where travelers are required to stop and undergo a security or documentation check
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
iris	n: the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil; a flower with showy petals, named for its resemblance to the eye’s iris
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
forcible	adj: accomplished through force, especially the use of physical strength or violence; able to exert force effectively
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
sterilize	v: to make something free of all forms of life, especially bacteria or viruses, by using heat, chemicals, or radiation
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
roadwork	n: (often used as roadworks) construction or maintenance work that is done on roads or highways; (of a boxing or martial arts) a training regimen that involves running and conditioning exercises performed outside of the training facility, usually on the road or track
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
visa	n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
photoshop	v: to edit or manipulate digital images or photographs using Adobe Photoshop software or similar tools
clumsy	adj: lacking in grace or skill; awkward; cumbersome
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
cache	n: a collection of items hidden away or stored for future use; (computer science) memory that is set aside as buffer storage that is frequently updated
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
vocational	adj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
courtyard	n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
makeshift	adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
perimeter	n: the outer boundary of an area or the length of this boundary; the distance around the edge of something
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
bluish	adj: having a color that is a shade of blue
overcrowded	adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable
corroborate	v: to confirm or support something that has already been suggested, particularly by providing evidence or witness testimony
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
vlog	n: (short for video blog) a personal online journal or diary that is expressed in recorded video form, typically using social media platforms
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
gravel	n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material
berm	n: a narrow strip of land, often raised or embanked, that separates two areas or levels often used in landscaping to form a barrier or divide areas of different elevation
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
allegation	n: an assertion or claim that is made without proof or evidence; a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal but which has not been proven in a court of law
chlorine	n: a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17, a greenish-yellow gas that is highly reactive and used in a variety of applications, including as a bleach and disinfectant
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
artillery	n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
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
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
up-to-date	adj: reflecting or incorporating the latest information, methods, or ideas; current; modern
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.