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Word	Meaning	Advanced
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
participate	v: to take part in something
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
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
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
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
coffin	n: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
wail	v: to make a prolonged, high-pitched cry expressing grief, pain, or anger
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
raze	v: to tear down or demolish completely
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
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
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
arrest	v: to take into custody
mimeograph	n: a duplicating machine used primarily in the past to make copies of written or printed material, which involves the transfer of ink from a stencil onto paper
leaflet	n: a small, thin piece of paper or other material, often used for advertising or informational purposes; a small branch or part of a leaf
sneaking	adj: characterized by stealth, secrecy, or furtiveness; done in a surreptitious or underhanded manner
duplicate	v: to make or be an exact copy of something; to reproduce something
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
carpool	n: a group of people who regularly travel together in one vehicle, typically to commute to work or school
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
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
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
minefield	n: an area or situation that contains a hidden danger or risk, particularly a literal minefield of explosives or a figurative minefield of potential problems or missteps
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
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
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
austerity	n: the state or condition of being stern, rigid, or uncompromising, or being simple or plain; an economic policy or measure that seeks to reduce government spending and debt
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
replace	v: to take the place of something
tedious	adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
painstaking	adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort
discontent	n: dissatisfaction or unhappiness with a situation or condition; a feeling of displeasure or disapproval
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
tactical	adj: relating to or constituting actions, plans, or strategies designed to achieve a particular purpose, especially an aggressive or political purpose; characterized by calculated planning, organization, and effectiveness
picket	n: a pointed wooden or metal stake driven into the ground used as a support or for marking an area or boundary; a group of people, typically strikers or protestors, stationed or moving around in front of a workplace, government building, or other location, to demonstrate opposition or to pick up supporters
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
circumcise	v: to remove the foreskin of a male’s penis, often as a religious or cultural ritual
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
cube	n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
instructive	adj: serving to provide knowledge or information; tending to instruct or educate
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
co-opt	v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
strangle	v: to choke or suffocate someone by compressing their neck; to inhibit or suppress something, such as a movement or idea
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
hobble	v: to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or disability; to hamper or impede someone’s progress or movement
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
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
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
tear-gas	n: a chemical irritant that causes temporary blindness, coughing, and irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, and respiratory system when used in crowd control or riot situations
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
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
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
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
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization