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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
traction	n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
compulsion	n: an irresistible urge or impulse to do something, often resulting from internal or external pressures or forces of habit
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
lounge	n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
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
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
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
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
hairpin	n: a U-shaped or V-shaped piece of metal, plastic, or other material used for securing or holding hair in place; a sharp bend or curve in a road, often a hairpin turn, where the direction changes abruptly and sharply
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
wedge	n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them
transfix	v: to cause someone to become motionless or spellbound, often through shock or amazement; to pierce or impale with a pointed object
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
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
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
decomposition	n: the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances through natural processes such as decay
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
monochromatic	adj: having only one color or consisting of shades of the same color; lacking in variety or diversity
silent	adj: without any or little sound
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)
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
resolute	adj: firm in purpose or belief; determined
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
halting	adj: hesitant or wavering in speech or action; faltering; stopping or pausing repeatedly and intermittently
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
decommission	v: to take a machine, building, weapon, or other equipment out of use or service, often permanently or due to age or disrepair
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
scoff	v: to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
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
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
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
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
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
reluctance	n: a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation, especially when faced with a decision or undertaking
scramble	v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
countdown	n: a counting sequence leading up to an event, often marked by a series of signals or cues, also used as a term to describe the final stages leading up to a major event or deadline
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
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
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
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
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
financing	n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
financier	n: a person or organization that deals with or manages large sums of money, particularly for investment or financial trading purposes
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
unproven	adj: not tested or proved
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
certainty	n: the state of being certain
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
slant	v: to lean or slope in a particular direction; to present or interpret information or a situation in a biased or distorted way
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
seawall	n: a barrier or structure made of concrete, stone, or other materials that are built along the coastline or riverbanks to protect against erosion, flooding, or waves; a structure that separates the water from the land and helps to preserve the shoreline
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
multilateral	adj: involving or occurring among three or more parties or nations; having multiple sides or aspects; characterized by a cooperative or consensus-building approach to problem-solving or decision-making
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
fluctuation	n: a change, or the process of changing, that frequently happens, especially from one extreme to another; the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
diversified	adj: characterized by diversity or variety; having different forms or types
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
clause	n: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a sentence
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
repay	v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
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
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild