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Word	Meaning	Advanced
allude	v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
participate	v: to take part in something
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
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
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
bouncer	n: a person employed at a nightclub, bar, or similar establishment to check patrons for membership or age and to enforce rules of behavior, often through physical means if necessary; a type of shoe with a thick, resilient sole
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
tab	n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
turnaround	n: the amount of time needed to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip; a change or improvement in the condition, performance, or affairs of something
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
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
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
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
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
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
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
toddler	n: a young child who has recently learned to walk
fluent	adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
comprehend	v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully
constantly	adv: all the time
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
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
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
archaic	adj: old and no longer used or applicable; of or seeming to belong to an ancient period in history
unthinkingly	adv: without careful thought or consideration; reflexively or automatically; in a manner that lacks mindfulness or awareness
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.
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
turmoil	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
pan-American	adj: relating to or involving all of North, Central, and South America
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
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
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
suffocate	v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
heartburn	n: a burning sensation or discomfort in the chest or throat, often caused by stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
tyrannical	adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
tertiary	adj: relating to or being the third in a series, rank, or order; of or relating to third-level education or training
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order