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Word	Meaning	Advanced
despise	v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something
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
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
hypocrisy	n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
puppet	n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
impersonate	v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
outshine	v: to be more brilliant, striking, or impressive than; to outdo or excel
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
attache	n: a person who works at an embassy, usually having a specialized area of responsibility; a shallow and rectangular briefcase
undeniable	adj: not possible to deny; true or certain
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
espionage	n: the practice of spying or gathering confidential information about a country or organization for political or military purposes; the act of obtaining secret or confidential information by means of spies or secret agents
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
specter	n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety
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.
meddle	v: to interfere in someone else’s affairs without permission or invitation; to become involved in an activity that is not one’s own
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
cybersecurity	n: the practice of protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
consequent	adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
increasingly	adv: more and more
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
unfettered	adj: not constrained or restricted by limitations or rules; free, unrestricted, unbridled
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
panorama	n: an unobstructed and wide view of an area or surrounding, typically seen from a high point or distance; a comprehensive or panoramic survey or presentation of a subject or topic
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way
chum	n: a close friend; a companion; also refers to bait used in fishing to attract fish
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
byte	n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code
impropriety	n: the state or quality of being improper; an act, behavior, or expression that is considered inappropriate, indecent, or morally offensive; a violation of accepted standards, rules, or norms
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
camouflage	n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment
reflex	n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
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
kingmaker	n: a person or group who has the power to shape or influence the outcome of a situation, particularly a political one, by choosing or supporting a particular candidate or leader who then gains significant power or influence
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
fissure	n: a narrow opening or crack, especially in a rock or other hard substance; a division or splitting within a group or organization
feckless	adj: lacking purpose, initiative, or effectiveness; irresponsible or careless in attitudes or actions; without skill, determination, or vigor
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
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
quaint	adj: attractively or charmingly old-fashioned or unusual often used to describe something with a pleasingly unusual or quirky appearance or manner
cyberspace	n: the electronic space where computer-mediated communication and interactions occur often used to refer to the internet or virtual reality environments
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
firewall	n: (in computing) a technological barrier designed to stop people from seeing or using the information on a computer without permission but still allow them to receive information that is sent to them
authenticate	v: to confirm or verify the validity or authenticity of something; to prove or establish that something is genuine or true
password	n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
falsehood	n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
unflinching	adj: not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or adversity; steadfast and resolute
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them