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Word	Meaning	Advanced
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
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
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
silent	adj: without any or little sound
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
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
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
negotiable	adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
lancet	n: a sharp, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions or punctures, typically in medical procedures
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
irreversible	adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
stunt	n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
malnourished	adj: not getting enough of the right type of food to stay healthy and strong
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
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
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
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
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
breastfeeding	n: the act of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mother’s breasts
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
chickpea	n: a round, pale-colored, edible legume with a nutty taste, also known as a garbanzo bean, commonly used in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking
vitamin	n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
refrigerate	v: to cool or preserve food or other items by using a refrigerator or other cold storage device; to keep something at a low temperature to prevent spoilage or degradation
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
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
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
ration	n: a fixed portion or allowance of something, often referring to food, supplies, or resources, that is distributed or allocated to individuals or groups, especially during times of scarcity or in organized systems
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
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
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
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
nutritious	adj: providing nourishment and essential nutrients for growth, development, and overall well-being; conducive to good health and proper bodily function
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
shopkeeper	n: a person who owns or manages a shop, especially a small local business
hire	v: to give somebody a job
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
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
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
tarp	n: (short for tarpaulin) a large, heavy piece of waterproof material, often made of canvas or plastic, used to cover or protect equipment, vehicles, outdoor living spaces, or other objects from the elements
enabling	adj: providing the means, support, or resources necessary for something to happen or be achieved; allowing or encouraging a particular behavior or activity
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
virtually	adv: almost completely
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
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
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
threefold	adj: three times as great or as many
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
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
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
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.
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
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
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
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
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
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
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter