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Word	Meaning	Advanced
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
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
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
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
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
postal	adj: relating to or involving the package or mail delivery; referring to an individual or situation involving the postal service
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grail	n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
pal	n: a close friend
albatross	n: a large, oceanic sea bird with long wings and webbed feet, known for its impressive ability to fly long distances (including circumnavigating the globe) and for its association in popular culture with bad luck or misfortune; (of golf) a specific scoring achievement that is rarer than a birdie or an eagle, used when a player completes a hole in three strokes under par
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
substantially	adv: to a great extent or degree
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
bushmaster	n: a large, venomous snake found in Central and South America, characterized by its long, thin body and distinctive triangular head
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
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
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
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
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
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
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
arrest	v: to take into custody
allege	v: to claim or assert that something is true without providing proof or evidence
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
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
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
classify	v: to categorize or group something according to a system or set of criteria; to assign something to a particular class or category based on its characteristics or properties
broad	adj: very wide; general
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
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
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
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
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
immunization	n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure
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
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
dare	v: to have the courage to do 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
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
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
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
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
blowout	n: an uncontrolled release or sudden burst, often of air, gas, liquid, or energy; a rupture or explosion; a lavish or extravagant social gathering or party; a situation where one team or individual defeats another by a wide margin or overwhelming performance
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
fundraise	v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
reengineer	v: to redesign or restructure something such as a machine, system, organization, etc.
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
caliber	n: a level of excellence or worth of someone or something; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
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
bottleneck	n: a narrow or busy section of road or a junction where the traffic often gets slower and stops; anything that slows down development or progress, especially in business or industry
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
restructure	v: to organize a company, business, or system in a new and different way to make it work more effectively
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
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
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
paranoia	n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
mafia	n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities)
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
injunction	n: a court order that prohibits or compels a specific action; a legal command or directive requiring a person or organization to do or refrain from doing something
publicize	v: to make information or news publicly known or communicated, to promote or spread awareness of
high-profile	adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
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
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
unanimous	adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
harmonize	v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data