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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
emigrate	v: to leave one’s country or region to settle in another
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
unremarkable	adj: ordinary and not particularly interesting
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
donate	v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization
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
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
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
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
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
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
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
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
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
irritating	adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
puppet	n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
rancid	adj: having a bad taste or smell because it is old and no longer fresh
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
rum	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane or molasses, often aged and typically with a sweet, rich, or spicy flavor
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
slab	n: a flat, rectangular piece of material, such as wood or concrete; often used to describe a large, heavy, or solid object or structure
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
wink	v: to close one eye briefly as a way of showing agreement, understanding, or flirtation; to emit a flashing light
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
ovary	n: either of the pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs; (of a plant) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
lottery	n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
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
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
unthinkable	adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
fluctuate	v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
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
downturn	n: a period of decline, typically in an economy, characterized by reduced trade and business activity and a fall in prices and employment
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
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
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
broad	adj: very wide; general
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
altruist	n: a person who has an unselfish or selfless concern for the welfare of others; a person who values the well-being of others over their interests or desires
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
interrelated	adj: closely connected or related to each other
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
participate	v: to take part in something
coincide	v: to take place at or near the same time
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced 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
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
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.
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
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
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
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
nameless	adj: without a name or unknown; not named or identified
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
dichotomy	n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
impractical	adj: not sensible or useful for practical purposes; not likely to be effective in achieving an intended outcome
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do something
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
relocate	v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
naysaying	n: the act or practice of habitually objecting or criticizing; a tendency to be negative, pessimistic, or unsupportive
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true