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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
subprime	adj: of or relating to financial loans, particularly mortgages, which are made to individuals with poor credit histories or limited income, often associated with higher interest rates and a greater risk of default
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
stormy	adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
certainty	n: the state of being certain
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
irreversible	adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
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
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
cancellation	n: the act of calling off or eliminating a previously arranged plan, reservation, or appointment; the process of invalidating a legal or financial agreement or contract
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
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
worrisome	adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
prism	n: a three-dimensional object with a triangular base and parallel sides, which refracts (= to bend something) light that passes through it, resulting in the separation and display of the colors of the visible spectrum; a metaphorical term used to describe a situation that reveals or illuminates various aspects or perspectives of a particular phenomenon or topic
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
caste	n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
etymology	n: the study of the origin and history of words, including changes in meaning and form over time; the history of a particular word or phrase
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
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
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
immense	adj: extremely large or great
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
exterminate	v: to destroy completely, often referring to the eradication of pests or weeds
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
instantaneous	adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
negotiable	adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation
inquisition	n: a judicial or official inquiry, especially one aimed at suppressing dissent or heresy
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
synonym	n: a word or expression that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or expression in the same language
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
increasingly	adv: more and more
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
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
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
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
intoxicate	v: (of alcohol or a drug) to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
heretic	n: a person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to, or at odds with, the orthodox or official doctrines of a particular religion, ideology, or group; someone who is seen as a dissenter or rebel within a particular community
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
impasse	n: a situation in which progress or success is impossible due to a deadlock or stalemate; a point in a discussion or negotiation where no agreement can be reached
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
veto	n: the power or right to prevent a decision or law from being enacted or enforced, typically granted to a person in authority, such as a government official or a president
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
stubbornness	n: the trait of being unyielding, obstinate, or inflexible; a refusal to change one’s opinions or behavior despite pressure or persuasion
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
indignation	n: strong anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
despise	v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
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
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
intolerable	adj: incapable of being tolerated or endured; unacceptable
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
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
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
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
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place