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Word	Meaning	Advanced
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
livid	adj: discolored or bruised, especially angrily or furiously; having a flushed or bluish-gray appearance
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
contractor	n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
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
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
anguish	n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
famished	adj: extremely hungry; starving
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
scorch	v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
gracious	adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
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
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
disburse	v: to pay out money, usually from a fund or account; to distribute or give out resources or benefits
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
recourse	n: a source of help or support, especially in a difficult or critical situation; the option or ability to seek or pursue something, particularly legal action or appeal
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
abject	adj: extremely unpleasant and degrading; physically or emotionally impoverished; miserable, wretched, and hopeless
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
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
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
beneficiary	n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
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
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
vault	n: a large room or chamber used for storage, often for valuables such as money, documents, or artwork; (verb) to leap or jump over something; to move quickly or suddenly
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
crowdsourcing	n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
mashup	n: a combination or fusion of different elements, often referring to the blending or remixing of different songs, video clips, or other media forms
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
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
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
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
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
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
inscrutable	adj: difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious or enigmatic; not easily read or deciphered
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
reformer	n: a person who makes changes to a system or law to improve it
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
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
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
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
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
litigation	n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system
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
increasingly	adv: more and more
bookend	n: an object, often decorative or functional, placed at either end of a row of books on a shelf to help keep them upright and organized; something that serves as the beginning and end of a series or a period of time.
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly