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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
cheerful	adj: happy and positive; causing feelings of happiness or optimism; marked by or expressing joy or optimism
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
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
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.
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
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
hone	v: to sharpen or perfect something; to improve a skill or ability through practice
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
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
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
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
stalemate	n: a situation in which neither side of a conflict or dispute can make progress or gain an advantage, typically resulting in a deadlock or impasse
resurgence	n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
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.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
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
displacement	n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
climax	n: the most intense or exciting moment of an event or experience; the point of highest dramatic tension or emotional intensity in a story, plot, or performance
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
abate	v: to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity or severity; to decline or wane in amount or strength over time
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
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
sheer	adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
fathom	v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
parliamentary	adj: of or relating to a parliament (= a legislative body) or the system of government it is a part of
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
gloomy	adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
casualty	n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
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
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
cleanser	n: a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances, especially a liquid or cream for cleaning your face
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
maim	v: to injure or wound someone seriously, particularly by permanently disabling or disfiguring a body part
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
cease	v: to stop an action or event
peacekeeping	n: the act of maintaining peace, especially in conflict-prone regions or between hostile groups, usually through the deployment of a neutral military force or diplomatic initiatives
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
resound	v: to make a loud, deep sound that echoes
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
animosity	n: strong hostility or hatred towards someone or something, often resulting in conflict or ill-will
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
skillful	adj: possessing or demonstrating a high level of proficiency, ability, or expertise in a particular skill or activity; adept or accomplished in a specific area
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
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
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
participate	v: to take part in something
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
revision	n: the act or process of reviewing, correcting, and improving something, such as written work, plans, or ideas; a revised version of something
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
waver	v: to move in a quivering manner; to become weak
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
cross-border	adj: relating to or involving movement, interaction, or communication between different countries or regions, especially those that share a common border
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
enthusiastically	adv: in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
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
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
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
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
long-lasting	adj: existing or continuing for a long time
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
vested	adj: having a legal right to something, especially property or money, that cannot be taken away
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
grasping	adj: eager in acquiring or wanting to acquire more wealth, property, or power than is necessary
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
disengage	v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
intifada	n: an Arabic term meaning “uprising” or “shaking off,” specifically referring to a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation in the late 20th century, marked by civil disobedience, protests, and acts of violence
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
envisage	v: to imagine and expect something in the future; to plan or forecast something
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
shortcoming	n: a lack or deficiency in a particular respect; a fault or defect
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
squabble	v: to engage in a petty quarrel, argument, or dispute, often about a minor or trivial matter; to bicker or exchange angry words in a noisy or aggressive manner
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
facto	adj: of or relating to facts; done in reality; actually existing or occurring
partition	n: a physical divider or barrier that divides a space or area into two or more separate parts; a separation or division of something into different parts or sections
intransigence	n: refusal to compromise or negotiate; unyielding stubbornness or inflexibility in the face of different opinions, proposals, or circumstances
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
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
hamper	v: to hinder or impede the progress or movement of something or someone; to prevent or limit the functioning or effectiveness of something or someone; to obstruct or block access to something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
token	n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
restraint	n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
arduous	adj: requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring, often involving physical or mental labor
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
broad	adj: very wide; general
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management