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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
polygamy	n: the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
constantly	adv: all the time
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
advantageous	adj: providing a benefit or advantage; favorable or beneficial
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
scalable	adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
unskilled	adj: lacking the knowledge, training, or specialized skills required for a particular job or task; not having developed or cultivated a particular ability or expertise
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
contradictory	adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
privately	adv: in a private manner; not publicly; secretly
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
evangelist	n: a person who seeks to convert others to their religious beliefs, especially through public preaching
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
creek	n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills
lagoon	n: a shallow stretch of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbanks or coral reefs; a small saltwater lake near a sea or an ocean
alumni	n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
illustrious	adj: famous, respected, and honored
surveyor	n: an engineer who measures and records the details of areas of land
bustle	v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion
waist	n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
megacity	n: a huge city, especially with a population of more than 10 million people
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
demolish	v: to completely destroy or tear down a building, structure, or other entity; to ruin or eliminate the effectiveness or power of something
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
demolition	n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
surname	n: the family name passed down through generations; a person’s last name
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
basil	n: an herb with fragrant, green leaves that is used to flavor many different types of food, especially Italian and Thai cuisine
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
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
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
enthusiastically	adv: in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
periwinkle	n: a small creeping evergreen plant with blue, purple, or white flowers; a type of sea snail with a spiral shell
estate	n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
unconstitutional	adj: not in accordance with the constitution (= the set of fundamental principles or established precedents) of a country or state
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
shanty	n: a small, crudely built, usually temporary house or dwelling; often used to describe a rough or inexpensive structure
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
dweller	n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
remittance	n: the act of sending money or paying a debt; a sum of money sent as payment or as a gift
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
hire	v: to give somebody a job
hide-out	n: a secret or remote place where a person can take refuge or hide, particularly from the authorities; a place used by criminals to hide from law enforcement
troublemaker	n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
informal	adj: relaxed, casual, or unofficial in style or manner; not ceremonious or strict in adherence to rules or conventions; suitable for ordinary or everyday occasions
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
entrench	v: to establish or settle something firmly and securely, especially an idea, practice, or position; to occupy a trench or secured area
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
tacit	adj: understood or implied without being stated outright; unspoken or inferred through context or implication
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
elimination	n: the act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone
expendable	adj: able to be consumed, used up, or sacrificed without consequence; dispensable or disposable; unnecessary or redundant
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
extort	v: to obtain something, often money, through force, threats, or coercion
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
scapegoat	v: to unfairly blame or punish someone for the misdeeds or mistakes of others, often to deflect attention or avoid accountability; (noun) a person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others, typically to divert attention or responsibility from the actual cause
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
intimidation	n: the act of instilling fear or anxiety in someone, often to make them feel inferior or submissive; the use of threats or coercion to deter someone from taking a certain course of action
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
suppression	n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
queer	adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause