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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
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
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
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
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
resound	v: to make a loud, deep sound that echoes
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
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
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
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.
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
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;
subjugate	v: to bring under control; to conquer; to make subservient to one’s authority
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
ostracize	v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
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
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
proximate	adj: very near or close, either in space or time; immediately preceding or following something
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
predicament	n: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
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
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
fiscal	adj: relating to government revenue and expenditures; relating to financial matters
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
multiracial	adj: consisting of or involving people from multiple racial backgrounds
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
bisexual	adj: attracted to both men and women; capable of having a romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
ecocide	n: the destruction or damage of an ecosystem or natural environment, either intentionally or through human activity
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
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
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
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
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
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
inflation	n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
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
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
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
underserved	adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
expedite	v: to accelerate or speed up a process or task to make it happen more quickly or efficiently; to facilitate the progress of something
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
cavalier	adj: displaying a lack of concern or seriousness; offhand or disdainful towards important matters; adopting a carefree or arrogant attitude; (noun) a gentleman or a knight, especially one who is gallant or courtly
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
disobedience	n: the act of refusing or failing to follow orders or rules
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
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
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