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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
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.
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
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
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
bride	n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
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
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
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
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
entangle	v: to become twisted or knotted together, especially in a way that makes it difficult to separate them; to involve in something complicated or difficult to escape
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
unbridled	adj: lacking restraint or control; unrestrained; unchecked, used to describe behaviors, emotions, or actions that are wild, excessive, or uncontrolled
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
hard-edged	adj: having a forceful, aggressive, or uncompromising manner or style; lacking in subtlety or nuance; characterized by sharp, defined edges or lines
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
practicality	n: the quality of being practical or useful in real-life circumstances; the ability to make responsible decisions based on practical considerations rather than abstract or theoretical ones
entirely	adv: completely
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
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
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
certainty	n: the state of being certain
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
weaver	n: the craftsman whose job is weaving cloth
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
swelter	v: to feel extremely hot and uncomfortable
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
clickety-clack	n: a repetitive sound that is made by the clicking and clacking of a machine or device
overhead	n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
roil	v: to stir up or agitate a liquid or substance, causing it to become turbid or muddy; to disturb or unsettle the emotions or mental state of a person or group
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
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
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
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
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
negate	v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
smallholding	n: a small farm or estate that the owner or family typically works; often used to describe a farm that is smaller than a standard agricultural unit
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
shareholder	n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
accompaniment	n: something that is added to or goes along with something else as a supplement, complement, or support; music played or sung along with a solo instrument or vocalist
hire	v: to give somebody a job
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
gout	n: a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, tenderness, and inflammation in the joints, particularly in the big toe, caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the blood
hypertension	n: a medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, often leading to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
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
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
rainstorm	n: a heavy fall of rain
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
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
beckon	v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable
rickety	adj: wobbly, unsteady, and likely to collapse
shack	n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension