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Word	Meaning	Advanced
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
idle	adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
hark	v: to recall, to return, or to revert, especially to an earlier time, situation, or condition; to listen attentively; to pay close attention to something
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
lad	n: a young boy or man, often used in an informal or affectionate way
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
sylvan	adj: relating to or characteristic of woods or forests; existing or occurring in a wooded area; suggesting a peaceful, natural, or rural environment
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
turbulence	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
gimbal	n: a pivoted support that allows for the rotation of an object along multiple axes typically used to stabilize or control the movement of cameras, compasses, or other equipment
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
encase	v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
speculator	n: a person who invests in a venture with the hope of making a profit, often taking on significant risks; someone who engages in speculation
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
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
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
unregulated	adj: not subject to official rules, procedures, or oversight; not controlled or supervised by a governing authority or system
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
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
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
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
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
entirely	adv: completely
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
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
ascend	v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
broad	adj: very wide; general
seaboard	n: the coastal areas or region adjacent to the sea or ocean; a coastline or shore
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
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
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
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
bestride	v: (also “bestraddle”) to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something; to span or cover
colossus	n: a person or thing that is unusually large, powerful, or impressive; a person or entity that is a dominant force in their field or industry
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
increasingly	adv: more and more
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
ascent	n: the act of climbing or moving upwards, often referring to a physical ascent of a mountain or a spiritual ascent or improvement; an upward movement; the process of moving upwards
grumpy	adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
counterbalance	v: to offset or balance the effect of something by applying an equal or opposite force or effect; to provide a counteracting or balancing influence for something; (noun) a weight or force that is used to balance or offset another weight or force
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
cozy	adj: comfortable and warm; giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
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
Ottoman	n: a historical empire founded at the end of the 13th century in northwestern Anatolia by the Turkoman tribal leader Osman I; (used as “ottoman”) a type of upholstered seat or bench without a back or arms, typically used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as a coffee table
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
hegemony	n: the dominance or influence of one group, country, or ideology over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural domains
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
peacemaker	n: a person who helps to reconcile conflicting parties and bring peace
multilateral	adj: involving or occurring among three or more parties or nations; having multiple sides or aspects; characterized by a cooperative or consensus-building approach to problem-solving or decision-making
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
beret	n: a soft, round, flat-crowned felt or woolen hat, typically worn by men and associated with French or Basque culture
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
contingent	adj: possible but not certain to occur; (noun) a group of people or things that are present or available to do something if it is needed
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
mercantile	adj: related to or associated with trade or commerce, particularly the buying and selling of goods or services
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
interlocking	adj: fitting or locking together in a way that makes a continuous and secure whole
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
swine	n: a domestic pig, especially one bred for its meat
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
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
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
fragility	n: the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; the state of being delicate or vulnerable
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
terrace	n: commonly paved outdoor space next to a house; a row of homes that were all constructed in the same design and shared dividing walls
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
regiment	n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
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
advent	n: the arrival or beginning of something; the coming of Jesus Christ at his birth
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
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
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
zero-sum	adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger