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Word	Meaning	Advanced
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
soporific	adj: causing or inducing sleep; tending to make someone drowsy or lethargic; referring to drugs, medications, or substances with sedative effects
narcolepsy	n: a chronic sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day, often accompanied by cataplexy (loss of muscle control)
exceedingly	adv: to an extreme degree
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
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
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
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
menace	n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
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
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
valence	n: (of chemistry and physics) the bonding capacity or electron-attracting power of an atom or molecule; (of psychology and sociology) the emotional value or intensity involved in a particular experience or relationship
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
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
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
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
disproportionate	adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
clout	n: influence or power, especially political or social influence; a strong force or impact
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
frisk	v: to search for someone or something in a quick, lively manner, often to discover something hidden or suspicious; to frolic or skip about in a lively or playful manner
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
tread	v: to step or walk on something
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
millennial	adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y
sordid	adj: involving immoral or unethical actions; dirty or unpleasant; morally corrupt or depraved
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
techie	n: a person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in the field of technology, particularly with computers or electronic devices
cure-all	n: a remedy or treatment for all diseases and problems, regardless of their causes or symptoms
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
eminent	adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
participate	v: to take part in something
subcontract	v: to enter into a contract with another party to complete a specific task or project as a part of a larger contract or agreement; to outsource a portion of work to another party
outreach	n: an effort to extend help or services to people who may not be aware of them, often in a targeted manner; the process of establishing connections and communication with a wider community or audience; (verb) to reach out or make contact with people or groups to offer help, support, or information
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
disengage	v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
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
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
plausibly	adv: in a manner that is believable, reasonable, or credible; in a way that appears to be true or likely based on available evidence or reasoning
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
dilapidated	adj: in a state of disrepair, decay, or disuse, often due to neglect or age; rundown or shabby in appearance or condition
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
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
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
neutralize	v: to counteract or cancel the effects of something; to make something neutral or harmless
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
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
replace	v: to take the place of something
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
forego	v: to precede or go before something in time or order; to give up, relinquish or do without something, usually by choice or obligation
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
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
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
menacingly	adv: in a way that suggests a threat or danger; in an intimidating or ominous manner
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
sorority	n: a social organization or club for women, often associated with college or university institutions, which focuses on scholarship, sisterhood, and social activities
fraternity	n: a group of people, especially men, who are associated with each other through a common interest or occupation
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
reckon	v: to think or believe something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
resonant	adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
knot	n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
parochial	adj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
insularity	n: the state of being isolated or separated from others, often due to cultural, geographical, or ideological differences; a narrow or parochial viewpoint or mentality
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
graft	n: a transplanted portion of tissue or skin, often taken from one part of the body and used to repair or replace damaged or missing tissue in another part; a corrupt or illegal means of acquiring wealth or power through illicit or unethical methods
ire	n: intense or extreme anger or wrath; a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility towards someone or something
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
bypass	n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
triad	n: a group of three people or things; a group of three musical notes played in one chord
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
recount	v: to describe what happened or to narrate a story
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
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
simultaneous	adj: happening or being done at the same time
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab