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Word	Meaning	Advanced
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
juxtapose	v: to place two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them or to create an effect of surprise or incongruity
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
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
asymmetric	adj: lacking symmetry or balance; not corresponding in size, shape, or degree; characterized by an uneven or unequal distribution or arrangement
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
primacy	n: the state or quality of being first or foremost in importance, rank, or authority
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
memorandum	n: a written message or communication that serves as a reminder or to convey information or instructions to someone, often used in a business or official context
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
meddle	v: to interfere in someone else’s affairs without permission or invitation; to become involved in an activity that is not one’s own
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
promoter	n: a person or organization that helps to promote or publicize something, such as an event, product, or idea
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
immediately	adv: now or without delay
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
riverine	adj: relating to, inhabiting, or characteristic of a river or rivers; located or occurring along the banks or within the vicinity of a river
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
indebted	adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness
siphon	n: a tube or conduit used to transfer liquids, usually from a higher to a lower level, by means of atmospheric pressure, gravity, or vacuum; a device used to extract a liquid from a container
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
consortium	n: a group or association of individuals, organizations, or businesses that come together for a common purpose or goal
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
alliance	n: a partnership or association formed for mutual benefit, particularly between nations or organizations.
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
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
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
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
pervert	v: to change the inherent purpose or function of something; to influence somebody to behave in morally unacceptable ways; to corrupt or lead astray; (noun) a person who engages in sexual behavior or has sexual interests that are considered abnormal or deviant by society
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
consequent	adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
bribery	n: the practice or attempt of offering something, usually money, to gain an unlawful advantage
deductible	adj: able to be subtracted or taken away, particularly about an amount that is subtracted from an insurance claim or income for tax purposes
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
villa	n: a large, luxurious country house in ancient Rome or a modern version of such a house
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
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
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
deadly	adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
comparative	adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
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
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
auspice	n: a sign, omen, or indication that is believed to provide guidance or protection, often used in the context of a positive influence or patronage
oblige	v: to force or require someone to do something through legal, social, or moral obligations; to voluntarily do something to help or please someone; to be indebted or grateful to someone
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
aspen	n: a deciduous tree with smooth, white bark that often trembles or quakes in the wind; a type of skiing that involves quick, short turns on steep slopes
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
nongovernmental	adj: not belonging to or controlled by a government
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
participate	v: to take part in something
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
broad	adj: very wide; general
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
constituency	n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
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
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
ratification	n: the formal confirmation or approval of something, typically a legal document, treaty, or agreement, by an authoritative body or individual
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
ratify	v: to officially approve or confirm something, often through a formal process or agreement; to give legal or binding validity to something by formal consent or agreement
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
competence	n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
continental	adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses)
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good