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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
chancellor	n: a senior official or administrator, particularly in a university or government; the person who is the head of the government in some European countries, such as Germany
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
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
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
participate	v: to take part in something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
makeshift	adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised
camouflage	n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
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
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
hindrance	n: an obstacle or barrier that prevents progress or interferes with accomplishing a task or goal
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
intercept	v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
shutdown	n: the act of stopping or ceasing operation or activity; a temporary or permanent closure or halt to a system, organization, or service
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
cyberwarfare	n: the use of digital technologies, such as hacking, viruses, and other malicious tactics, to disrupt, damage, or destroy computer systems, networks, and electronic devices, to cause harm to individuals, governments, or organizations
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
parliamentary	adj: of or relating to a parliament (= a legislative body) or the system of government it is a part of
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
constellation	n: a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and have a name; a group of related or similar ideas, things, or people
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
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
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
expulsion	n: the act of forcing someone to leave a place or organization, especially permanently
suppression	n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
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
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
visa	n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization
asylum	n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
stylize	v: to show, do, or represent something according to a particular style, especially a conventional one
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
headset	n: a pair of headphones, typically with a microphone attached
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
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
contradictory	adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements
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
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
increasingly	adv: more and more
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
boundless	adj: having no limits; limitless
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
speechless	adj: unable to speak because of shock, fear, surprise, or other strong emotion; so impressive or awe-inspiring that one cannot find adequate words to express one’s thoughts or feelings
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
duo	n: a pair of two individuals or things, particularly performers who work together as a team or musical group
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
gypsy	n: (the word “gypsy” is considered pejorative by many within the Romani community) the Romani people, an ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent, who migrated to Europe around the 14th century, known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle and they have a rich cultural heritage including music, dance, and traditional crafts
hymn	n: a song of praise or worship, especially one in a religious service or ceremony
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
overcrowded	adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period