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Word	Meaning	Advanced
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
discombobulate	v: to confuse, disconcert, upset, or frustrate
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
peck	v: to strike or bite someone or something repeatedly, usually with the beak or bill; to give a quick, small kiss or nibble
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
rivalry	n: competition or opposition between people or groups, especially in sports or business
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
entirely	adv: completely
silent	adj: without any or little sound
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
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
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
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.
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
immovable	adj: firmly fixed in place; unable to be moved or changed easily; unyielding or inflexible
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
consequent	adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
spartan	adj: of or relating to Sparta (= a prominent city-state in Laconia, in ancient Greece) or its people; showing self-discipline and determination, especially in the face of hardship or adversity
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
arrogance	n: excessive self-confidence or self-importance
paranoia	n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
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
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
react	v: to take action in response to something
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
meteoric	adj: relating to or resembling a meteor; characterized by sudden and impressive success or accomplishment, often short-lived and fast-moving
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
prerogative	n: a special right or privilege that is exclusive to a particular group or person; a discretionary power or authority that is granted by law or custom
red-blooded	adj: possessing the physical and mental attributes traditionally associated with full vitality, strength, and virility, typically used to describe a person who is fully engaged in life and passionate about their pursuits
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
seesaw	n: a long, narrow board balanced on a fulcrum or pivot point, often used as a toy or play equipment in a children’s playground
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
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
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
tectonic	adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
provocation	n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
assassination	n: the act of killing a public figure, especially a political leader, usually for political or religious motives
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
ultimatum	n: a final demand or proposal presented by one party to another, usually with a threat of serious consequences if the terms are not met
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
apt	adj: having a natural talent, inclination, or tendency for a particular activity, skill, or trait; appropriate or fitting for a specific situation or purpose
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
provocateur	n: a person who deliberately behaves in a way to provoke or challenge others, often to incite strong reactions or controversy
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
increasingly	adv: more and more
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
statecraft	n: the skill or practice of conducting government affairs; the art of diplomacy or political management
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
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
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
demobilize	v: to discharge or release soldiers, military personnel, or other personnel from active service or duty; to disband or break up a military unit or force; to withdraw or deactivate a military force or resource
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something