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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
ready-made	adj: (of a product) already made or prepared; (of an idea or solution) preconceived or complete and requiring no further development or work
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
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
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
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
despot	n: a ruler with absolute power, especially one who abuses that power.
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
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
strangle	v: to choke or suffocate someone by compressing their neck; to inhibit or suppress something, such as a movement or idea
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
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
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
sergeant	n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
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
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
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
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
clientele	n: the customers or clients of a particular business, organization, or professional service; the people who regularly use or visit a particular establishment, often implying a sense of loyalty or repeat business
abet	v: to assist, encourage, or support someone in the commission of a crime or wrongdoing; to actively promote or aid in the accomplishment of an action
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
evasion	n: the act of avoiding or escaping from someone or something, such as an opponent, a pursuer, or an unpleasant situation
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
countryman	n: (considered non-inclusive) a person who lives in the country or a rural area; a compatriot or fellow citizen
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
austerity	n: the state or condition of being stern, rigid, or uncompromising, or being simple or plain; an economic policy or measure that seeks to reduce government spending and debt
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
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
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
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
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
impending	adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
preview	n: an early look or showing of a movie, book, or other creative work before its official release or presentation; a brief overview or introduction of something
overly	adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
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
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
orthodoxy	n: adherence to a conventional or widely accepted set of beliefs or practices, especially in religion or politics; the accepted or established doctrine or teachings of a particular group or institution
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
revert	v: to return to a previous state or condition; to reply
ad-hoc	adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
profligate	adj: recklessly extravagant, wasteful, or indulgent in the pursuit of pleasure or luxury; shamelessly immoral or dissipated
idle	adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless
swill	v: to drink or consume something greedily or excessively; to dispose of liquid waste or refuse by flushing it away or feeding it to animals
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
unfounded	adj: not based on good evidence or reason; without foundation or justification
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
cross-border	adj: relating to or involving movement, interaction, or communication between different countries or regions, especially those that share a common border
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
increasingly	adv: more and more
referendum	n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
shortcoming	n: a lack or deficiency in a particular respect; a fault or defect
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
participate	v: to take part in something
shun	v: to avoid deliberately or keep away from someone or something
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
secluded	adj: hidden or isolated from view; quiet and undisturbed; kept away from the company of others
agora	n: in ancient Greece, a central gathering place or marketplace in a city where various activities, such as trading, political discussions, and socializing, took place
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
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
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
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.
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
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
lawmaker	n: a politician or legislator who is responsible for making and changing laws
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
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
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
voucher	n: a document serving as evidence or proof of payment or authorization for something, often used for reimbursement or exchange
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
technocracy	n: a system of government or social organization in which officials or experts in various fields have the primary decision-making power
unchecked	adj: not restrained or controlled; not examined or scrutinized; allowed to proceed without restraint or interference
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
plutocrat	n: a wealthy person who uses their wealth and power to influence government and society to their advantage
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
haven	n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
whim	n: a sudden idea or desire, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true