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Word	Meaning	Advanced
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
bistro	n: a small, informal restaurant or café, typically serving simple, home-style meals or light refreshments
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
well-established	adj: firmly established and widely recognized; having a long history of success or acceptance in a particular field or industry
mom-and-pop	adj: describing a small, family-owned and operated business or enterprise, typically characterized by personalized service and involvement of family members in day-to-day operations
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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.
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
rendezvous	n: a meeting or appointment that has been arranged beforehand; a gathering of people in a pre-arranged location
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
fonio	n: a type of small, ancient grain that is grown and consumed in West Africa and is known for its nutritional value and ability to grow in harsh environments
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
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
cereal	n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
burial	n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave
semiarid	adj: characterized by receiving only a small amount of rainfall or having relatively low precipitation, resulting in a climate that is somewhat dry yet not completely arid; partly dry or having moderate moisture
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
afterlife	n: life after death, as believed in many cultures and religious traditions
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
superstition	n: a belief or practice that is not based on science or reason and that is often connected with a religion
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
sprout	v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly
purported	adj: claimed or alleged, usually without proof or confirmation; rumored or supposed; asserted but not verified or substantiated
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
methionine	n: an essential amino acid that is important for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes in living organisms
cysteine	n: an amino acid that contains a sulfhydryl group (-SH) and plays a crucial role in protein structure and function
amino	n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
deficient	adj: lacking something needed or normal
barley	n: a type of cereal grain that is used for food, either in the form of whole grains, flour, or malt
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
cultivation	n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
versatile	adj: able to do many things in different fields; having many talents
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
earthy	adj: relating to or like earth or soil; not far removed from or suggestive of nature
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
sushi	n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed
okra	n: (also known as “lady’s fingers”) a vegetable with edible green pods that are long and slim, often used in soups, stews, and various cuisines worldwide
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
vista	n: a pleasing or expansive view, most often of a landscape or a cityscape; a broad and extensive view or outlook
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
precarious	adj: not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions
fetch	v: to go and bring back something or someone; to retrieve or obtain something
hospitable	adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests
gluten	n: a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that is responsible for the elastic texture of the dough
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
partake	v: to participate or share in something; to consume or enjoy food or drink
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
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
laborious	adj: requiring a lot of effort and time to complete; characterized by tedious or difficult work
time-consuming	adj: requiring a significant amount of time or effort to complete
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
mechanized	adj: operated or characterized by machinery or automation; equipped with or reliant on machines or technology for operation or function
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
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
baguette	n: a long, narrow loaf of bread, typically with a crispy crust and a soft, light interior; a diamond or gemstone cut in a long, narrow shape
croissant	n: a crescent-shaped pastry made of laminated dough and often filled with cheese, chocolate, or other ingredients; a popular breakfast pastry in France and other countries
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
leftover	adj: not consumed or used at the end of something
debris	n: broken or torn fragments of something
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
viability	n: the ability of something to be successful or to continue to exist
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
tout	v: to promote, advertise, or praise something or someone, especially excessively or persistently; to attempt to sell something or gain support for something by persuasion or solicitation
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
quinoa	n: a grain-like crop grown in South America, often used as a gluten-free grain substitute in cooking and baking, known for its high nutritional value and versatility
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
adhere	v: to stick firmly; to be compatible
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
compliance	n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
thresh	v: to separate the edible parts of grain from the husks or straw by beating or crushing; to strike or beat repeatedly
winnow	v: to separate or remove the undesirable or unnecessary parts of a group or collection; to narrow down or sift through something to find what is useful or valuable
husk	n: the dry, outer covering of a seed, grain, or fruit, such as the shell of a nut or the skin of a corn kernel
untapped	adj: not yet used or exploited
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
bottleneck	n: a narrow or busy section of road or a junction where the traffic often gets slower and stops; anything that slows down development or progress, especially in business or industry
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
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
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
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
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true