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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
preceding	adj: occurring or coming before something or somebody in time or order; previous or former
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
overconfidence	n: excessive trust or faith in one’s abilities, judgments, or decisions, often leading to mistaken assumptions or risky behavior
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
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
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
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
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.
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
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
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
improve	v: to make or become better
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
replace	v: to take the place of something
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
micromanagement	n: a style of management characterized by excessive attention to detail and control, often resulting in inefficient or demotivating work environments
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
foreigner	n: a person who is not a citizen or national of the country they are in; someone from a different country, culture, or origin
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
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
considerably	adv: to a significant extent or degree; noticeably; substantially
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
mullah	n: an Islamic religious leader or teacher
perplexity	n: confusion, doubt; state of being puzzled
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
immediately	adv: now or without delay
nadir	n: the lowest point, the point of greatest despair or decline, often used metaphorically
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
fluent	adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
insurgence	n: an act of rebelling or rising against authority or established order; a revolt or rebellion
litany	n: a prolonged or repetitive recitation or listing of something, often with a negative connotation; a repetitive series or list of complaints, criticisms, or requests
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
crunch	n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
co-opt	v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
disinclined	adj: lacking enthusiasm or a willingness to do something; having a lack of desire or inclination towards a particular action or behavior; not feeling disposed or eager to undertake something
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
armored	adj: protected by armor or reinforced with metal plates or other heavy materials
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
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
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
alacrity	n: cheerful readiness or willingness to do something; eagerness or promptness in responding to a request or opportunity
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
legitimacy	n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
tentative	adj: done or said with hesitation or uncertainty; not certain or agreed; not definite or fixed; experimental or cautious in nature
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
doctoral	adj: of or relating to doctorate (= the highest degree from a university) or the achievement of a doctorate
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
blizzard	n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions
avalanche	n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
inconceivable	adj: hard to imagine or believe
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
tempt	v: to make someone want to do or have something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
civilian	n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility
no-fly	n: a situation in which planes are not allowed to take off or land at a particular airport or in particular airspace; a list of individuals who are prohibited from flying due to security concerns
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve