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Word	Meaning	Advanced
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
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
unearth	v: to discover or bring to light something that is in the ground or was previously hidden or unknown
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
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.
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
symposium	n: a conference or meeting where experts come together to discuss or present papers on a particular topic; a gathering for intellectual or academic discussion and exchange of ideas
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
laden	adj: heavily loaded or burdened
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
outnumber	v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
homemaking	n: the act or practice of managing a household and taking care of domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing; the work or occupation of being a homemaker
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
on-air	adj: relating to or occurring during a live broadcast on radio or television; being broadcast
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
writ	n: a written legal order or command
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
groan	v: to make a low, moaning sound, often indicating pain, discomfort, or dissatisfaction
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
byline	n: a line of text that identifies the author of an article, book, or other written work; typically placed at the beginning or end of the work
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
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
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
devalue	v: to reduce the value or worth of something
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
mesa	n: a flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in landscapes with horizontal strata
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
gimmick	n: a trick, device, or scheme used to attract attention or create a desired effect, often by using novelty or deception
voluptuous	adj: having shapely and attractive curves, especially in a woman’s figure; characterized by luxury, indulgence, or sensual pleasure; appealing to the senses in a sumptuous or hedonistic way
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
founder	n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
rivet	n: a short metal pin or bolt with a flat head used for joining things together
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
ombudsperson	n: an official or appointed person who acts as an impartial mediator or advocate for fairness and transparency in matters involving disputes or complaints, often within an organization or institution, working to resolve conflicts and ensure that individuals’ rights and concerns are considered and addressed
fare	n: the price paid for travel on a particular mode of transportation, such as a train, bus, or plane; the cost of admission or entrance to an event or location
entangle	v: to become twisted or knotted together, especially in a way that makes it difficult to separate them; to involve in something complicated or difficult to escape
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
mutilation	n: the act of severely damaging or injuring a person’s body or body part, particularly through cutting or disfiguring; the condition of being so damaged or disfigured
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
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
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
correspondent	n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
immediately	adv: now or without delay
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill