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Word	Meaning	Advanced
troubling	adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
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
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
primarily	adv: mainly
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
cross-border	adj: relating to or involving movement, interaction, or communication between different countries or regions, especially those that share a common border
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
interstate	adj: between or involving different states (= the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation)
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
militarily	adv: in a manner related to the military or armed forces; with the use of military means
reluctance	n: a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation, especially when faced with a decision or undertaking
conceptual	adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
immediately	adv: now or without delay
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
alliance	n: a partnership or association formed for mutual benefit, particularly between nations or organizations.
solver	n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
persevere	v: to persist in the course of action, despite opposition or difficulty; to continue with determination despite setbacks, obstacles, or discouragement
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
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
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
brotherhood	n: a relationship characterized by mutual support, unity, and camaraderie among people who share a common interest
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
interlocutor	n: a person who participates in a conversation or dialogue; a person who speaks or converses with another
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
radicalization	n: the process of adopting extreme or fanatical views, beliefs, or ideologies, often leading to violent or aggressive behavior
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
promising	adj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
captivity	n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
banquet	n: a lavish meal or feast, often for a large group of people, and often accompanied by entertainment and celebration
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
seldom	adv: not often; rarely
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
landmine	n: an explosive device hidden underground and designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact with a person or vehicle
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
munition	n: weapons and ammunition used by soldiers or military forces; the tools, materials, or equipment used in the preparation or use of weapons and ammunition
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
broad	adj: very wide; general
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
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
legitimacy	n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
toolbox	n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment
touching	adj: evoking an emotional response; causing feelings of sympathy, tenderness, or compassion; having a poignant or emotional impact
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
recede	v: to pull back or move away or backward
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
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
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
improve	v: to make or become better
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change