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Word	Meaning	Advanced
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
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
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
misfortune	n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble
neo-liberal	adj: relating to a modern political and economic philosophy that emphasizes the promotion of free markets, limited government intervention, privatization, and deregulation
zombie	n: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
deregulation	n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
replace	v: to take the place of something
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
contradictory	adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
fidelity	n: faithfulness to a person, cause, or thing; loyalty or devotion to a duty or obligation; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
persuasive	adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
afflict	v: to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
nefarious	adj: extremely wicked or criminal; evil or immoral; often used to describe someone engaged in sinister or unlawful activities
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
potter	n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
laissez-faire	n: an economic theory advocating minimal government intervention in the economy, allowing market forces to regulate production, supply, and prices
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
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
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
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
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
broad	adj: very wide; general
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
individualism	n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
identical	adj: being the exact same one
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
watered-down	adj: diluted or weakened by the addition of water or other substances; lacking in force, intensity, or purity as a result of dilution or weakening
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
intelligible	adj: capable of being understood or apprehended
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
thwart	v: to prevent something from happening or succeeding
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
altruist	n: a person who has an unselfish or selfless concern for the welfare of others; a person who values the well-being of others over their interests or desires
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
psychopath	n: a person with an extreme personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and ethical values; often associated with manipulative and deceitful behavior, impulsivity, and risk-taking tendencies
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
atomization	n: the process of breaking something down into very small, separate particles or individual components, often to the point of fragmentation or disintegration
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
participate	v: to take part in something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
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
broadband	n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
allotment	n: a portion or share of something that is divided and designated for a particular person or purpose; a plot of land, typically used for gardening or farming, that is divided into separate areas for individual cultivation
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
homogeneous	adj: consisting of or composed of parts that are similar or identical in nature, kind, or character; uniform in structure or composition
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
stray	v: to move about aimlessly or without any destination; to move away from the right course or place where you should be
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism