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Word	Meaning	Advanced
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
retake	v: to take something again or a second time, especially an examination or a photograph, to correct mistakes or improve the result
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
unparalleled	adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
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
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
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
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
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
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
quagmire	n: a soft, muddy area that is difficult to walk or move through; a difficult or complicated situation; a dilemma or predicament
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
tendril	n: a slender, coiling, or twisting stem or strand of a climbing plant, typically used for support or attachment; any thin, curling, or twisting feature that resembles a plant tendril in shape or function
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
monastic	adj: relating to monk or monasticism; ascetic or austere in lifestyle or habits
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
rejoin	v: to return to someone or something
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
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
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
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
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
paramount	adj: more important than anything else; having superior power and influence or the highest position
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
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
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
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
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
trepidation	n: a feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something uncertain or unknown; a state of alarm or nervousness that results from anticipating something frightening or dangerous
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
infuse	v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
pessimistic	adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
regenerative	adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
regenerate	v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful
verve	n: energy, enthusiasm, or vitality, especially when expressed in a lively or spirited way; vigor or zeal
tenacity	n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
falter	v: to hesitate or stumble in action or speech; to lose strength or momentum; to become unsteady or shaky
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary