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Word	Meaning	Advanced
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
accepting	adj: willing to receive or to take something offered
passive	adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
baton	n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
off-the-record	adj: describing statements, remarks, or conversations not intended to be publicly disclosed or quoted.
resuscitate	v: to make someone or something active or vigorous again;
medic	n: a person trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
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
forensic	adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
edition	n: a particular form or version in which a text, especially a printed book, magazine, or newspaper, is published;
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
vanish	v: disappear or stop being present or existing suddenly and completely
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
motive	n: the reason or incentive that drives a person to act in a certain way
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
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
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
paywall	n: a barrier, often in the form of a subscription or membership fee, that limits access to certain online content or services designed to restrict access to content to those who are willing to pay for it
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
gravitational	adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another)
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
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
graphics	n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
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
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
inquest	n: a legal inquiry or investigation into the cause and circumstances of a death, particularly one that may have been caused by criminal activity
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
unlawful	adj: not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
asylum	n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
unwell	adj: not in good health; feeling ill or sick
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
restrain	v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
asphyxiate	v: to make someone unable to breathe, usually resulting in unconscious or death
suffocate	v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
profess	v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
uncanny	adj: strange or mysterious, often in a way that is unsettling
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
bearing	n: the way in which one comports oneself; a posture or stance, especially one indicative of confidence or authority; the horizontal direction or position of a place, object, or person relative to another
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
holler	v: to shout or call out loudly and forcefully, often to get someone’s attention or convey a message
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
verification	n: the process of confirming the accuracy or truth of something, usually through investigation or experimentation; the act of validating or authenticating something
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
hoax	n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
ferry	n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
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
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
instantly	adv: immediately
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
unarmed	adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
insert	v: to put something inside something else
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way