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Word	Meaning	Advanced
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
feverish	adj: having or showing symptoms of a high temperature, such as sweating and shivering; characterized by or showing strong feelings of excitement or energy
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
earnest	adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment
dissertation	n: a long and formal written treatise or discourse, often presenting research or analysis on a particular subject or topic, in support of a degree or academic qualification
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
counterproductive	adj: having the opposite effect to the one intended or wanted
uphill	adj: sloping upward; difficult or challenging; (adverb) upward on a hill or slope
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
unwitting	adj: without purpose or intent
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
nativism	n: a political ideology or belief system that prioritizes the interests and rights of people considered native or indigenous to a particular country or region, often involving advocation for policies that restrict immigration or limit the rights of non-native residents and associated with fears of cultural or economic displacement
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
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
sap	v: to gradually weaken or drain strength, energy, or resources; to undermine or impair someone’s confidence or morale
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
animus	n: hostility or ill-feeling, often shown in prejudice or bias; a feeling of strong motivation or intention towards a particular goal or objective
contour	n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
insider	n: a person who has privileged access to special or secret information about a particular organization or field
traction	n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
fissure	n: a narrow opening or crack, especially in a rock or other hard substance; a division or splitting within a group or organization
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
exclusionary	adj: tending to exclude or keep out certain groups, individuals, or ideas; characterized by the exclusion of others
backstory	n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
obedient	adj: willing to do what someone in authority tells you to do
thrifty	adj: careful and diligent in the use of resources or the spending of money
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
reunification	n: the act of bringing something back together; the reuniting of previously separated parts
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
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
convulse	v: to experience a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, often caused by pain, illness, or emotional distress, or to make someone or something do this
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
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
indispensable	adj: so good or important that you could not be omitted or remitted; absolutely necessary
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
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
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
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
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
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
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
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
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
roundup	n: a systematic gathering or collection of things, animals, or people; a large-scale operation conducted by law enforcement officials to arrest or detain a number of individuals; a type of article or report that summarizes information on a particular topic
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
uproot	v: to remove or pull out by the roots, especially a plant or tree; to displace or remove someone or something from a particular place or position
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
wrench	v: to pull or twist something suddenly or violently
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
increasingly	adv: more and more
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
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
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair