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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
elucidate	v: to make clear, to explain thoroughly, to clarify or shed light on a concept, situation, or statement
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
underperform	v: to perform less successfully or effectively than expected, needed, or desired; to fail to meet one’s own or others’ expectations or standards
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
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
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
dent	v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
regress	v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
atrophy	n: a decrease in size of a muscle, organ, etc., caused by disease or disuse
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
wane	v: to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
ascribe	v: to attribute something to a particular cause or source
overpopulation	n: a situation in which the number of people or living organisms in a particular area or environment exceeds the carrying capacity or resources of that area or environment
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
plateau	n: an elevated, relatively level expanse of land, typically vast and extending over a large area; a state or period of little or no change following a period of growth, development, or progress
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
globalism	n: a political, economic, and social outlook that emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and interdependence, often associated with free trade, globalization of culture, and the spread of technology
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
backbone	n: the spinal column of a vertebrate; a symbolic representation of strength and resilience
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
critique	n: a detailed analysis or examination of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
dichotomy	n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
blatantly	adv: in a way that is very obvious, unsubtle, or conspicuous; without any attempt to conceal or disguise
increasingly	adv: more and more
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
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
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
arbiter	n: a person with authority to settle or judge a dispute or disagreement; an impartial third party who makes a judgment or decision
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
improve	v: to make or become better
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
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
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
conditional	adj: depending on a specific condition or circumstance; imposed or subject to certain conditions or restrictions
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
immunization	n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
motive	n: the reason or incentive that drives a person to act in a certain way
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
rollout	n: the introduction or implementation of a new product, service, or system, particularly one that has been planned and developed over a period of time
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
advent	n: the arrival or beginning of something; the coming of Jesus Christ at his birth
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
broad	adj: very wide; general
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
react	v: to take action in response to something
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
decouple	v: to disconnect or separate something from something else that it was joined to or part of previously
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
deplete	v: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
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
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
desalination	n: the process of removing salt, especially from seawater
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
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
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
coefficient	n: a numerical measure of a specific property or characteristic of a substance or system that is used in mathematical equations or formulas to predict behavior or outcomes; a factor that expresses the change in one variable per unit change in another variable
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
schism	n: a split or division between two groups or factions, typically caused by differences in opinion or belief
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
swipe	v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort