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Word	Meaning	Advanced
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
transnational	adj: relating to or involving activities, organizations, or individuals that cross national boundaries or operate in multiple countries; having a presence or influence in multiple countries or regions
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
improve	v: to make or become better
squarely	adv: directly and firmly; in a square shape
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
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
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
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
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
constantly	adv: all the time
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
loiter	v: to linger or hang around in a public place without any clear purpose or intention; to move slowly or lazily
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
defiant	adj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
coworker	n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
blackball	v: to reject or exclude someone from a particular group, organization, or activity; to vote against or reject a proposal or idea
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
cob	n: a type of bread made from cornmeal, traditionally associated with Native American cuisine; the central hub or axis of a wheel or turbine; a small, delicately built horse, typically used for riding or light work
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
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
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
lifeblood	n: a vital or essential element or substance that is necessary for survival or success
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
insular	adj: relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island, especially an isolated one; interested only in your own country, group, ideas, etc., and not in those from outside
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
thankless	adj: referring to a situation or activity that brings no gratitude or recognition from others; not receiving thanks or appreciation for one’s efforts or actions
demolition	n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
clown	n: a performer, typically in a circus, who wears distinctive makeup and costumes and plays practical jokes, and performs tricks or stunts to entertain audiences
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
stroll	v: to walk somewhere in a slow, relaxed way and with no apparent aim
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
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
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
rebirth	n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
appendectomy	n: a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, typically performed in cases of appendicitis or other conditions that cause inflammation or infection of the appendix
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
archbishop	n: a high-ranking bishop (= a member of the clergy) in the Christian church, typically in charge of an archdiocese and holding a position of authority over other bishops in the region
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
impunity	n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability
unremittingly	adv: in a manner that is constant, persistent, or continuous; without interruption or slackening
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
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
percolate	v: to filter through a porous substance or material; to pass through gradually or spread slowly; to rise or pass through a liquid or container, as in a coffee maker
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
clasp	v: to hold tightly with the hands, arms, or other parts of the body; to fasten or secure something with a device such as a hook, clip, or buckle; (noun) a device used for fastening things together
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement