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Word	Meaning	Advanced
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
herdsman	n: a person who manages or cares for a herd of livestock, typically cattle, sheep, or goats
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
mustache	n: an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
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
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
cremate	v: to burn a dead body to reduce it to ash, often as part of a funeral or other death-related ritual
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
petrol	n: a flammable liquid made from petroleum that is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines, commonly known as gasoline in North America
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
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
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
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
cajole	v: to persuade or coax someone through flattery, coaxing, or gentle pleading; to convince someone to do something by using sweet talk or deceptive promises
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
pittance	n: a very small or inadequate amount of money or income; a meager allowance or wage, often suggesting that it is insufficient or unsatisfactory
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
impractical	adj: not sensible or useful for practical purposes; not likely to be effective in achieving an intended outcome
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
shroud	n: a length of cloth or other material used to cover or wrap a dead body; something that conceals or obscures something else, often used metaphorically
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
impenetrable	adj: not able to be passed through, entered, or understood
underneath	adv: under or below something else
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
midwife	n: a person trained to assist women during childbirth and to provide care for the mother and baby
paralegal	n: a person who is trained to perform legal work but is not a qualified lawyer; someone who assists lawyers in their work and helps with legal research and documents
barefoot	adj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
ombudsperson	n: an official or appointed person who acts as an impartial mediator or advocate for fairness and transparency in matters involving disputes or complaints, often within an organization or institution, working to resolve conflicts and ensure that individuals’ rights and concerns are considered and addressed
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
arrest	v: to take into custody
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
creak	v: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc.,
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
inspection	n: the act of examining, assessing, or reviewing something to ensure its accuracy, quality, safety, or compliance; the process of investigating or evaluating something
filtration	n: the process of passing a substance (such as liquid or gas) through a medium to remove impurities or unwanted particles
convene	v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
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
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
polluted	adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
improve	v: to make or become better
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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
unconstitutional	adj: not in accordance with the constitution (= the set of fundamental principles or established precedents) of a country or state
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
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
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
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
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
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
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
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
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
laudable	adj: deserving praise, admiration, or commendation; worthy of approval or recognition due to its positive qualities or actions
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
contentious	adj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue
squeak	v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
financing	n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency