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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
emigrate	v: to leave one’s country or region to settle in another
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
crackdown	n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
arrest	v: to take into custody
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
bioethics	n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
minuscule	adj: extremely small; tiny
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
relaxation	n: a state of being free from tension, stress, or anxiety; a condition of being relaxed, calm, and comfortable; a period of rest or leisure
concurrent	adj: happening or existing at the same time; parallel or simultaneous
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
electroencephalography	n: (also “EEG”) a diagnostic medical procedure that involves the use of electrodes placed on the scalp to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain often used to assess and diagnose various neurological conditions
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
epilepsy	n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
paraplegia	n: a form of paralysis that affects all or part of the lower body, typically caused by injury to the spinal cord or nervous system
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
embed	v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
headset	n: a pair of headphones, typically with a microphone attached
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
wane	v: to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
proponent	n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
involuntary	adj: acting or done without or against one’s will
bastion	n: a strong fortress or a stronghold that defends or protects
rebate	n: a partial refund of the original price paid for a product or service typically offered as a promotional incentive or to address customer dissatisfaction; a discount or reduction from the full cost of something
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
stellar	adj: excellent; relating to or resembling a star, especially in quality or attractiveness
agitation	n: a state of anxiety, excitement, or disturbance that is often associated with restlessness, agitation, or nervousness; the act of stirring or moving something in a rapid or erratic manner
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
ostracize	v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
sympathetic	adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
far-fetched	adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
dystopia	n: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
zombie	n: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
augmented-reality	n: a technology that combines computer-generated images or information onto the real world, typically viewed through a handheld device or a headset
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
aggregation	n: a collection or assembly of things or individuals; the act of bringing things or individuals together
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
redress	v: to correct an error, a fault, or something bad
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
ruminate	v: to think deeply about something; to ponder
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
unlawful	adj: not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal
innermost	adj: situated or occurring at the deepest or most central part or point; relating to one’s deepest or most private thoughts, feelings, or experiences