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Word	Meaning	Advanced
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
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.
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
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
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
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
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
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
brethren	n: (plural form of “brother”) a group of people who share a common characteristic, belief, or purpose, often within a religious or fraternal context
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
retrovirus	n: a type of RNA virus that uses the enzyme reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA into DNA, which then inserts itself into the host cell’s genome, which can cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals, including HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
passive	adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition
recipient	n: a person who receives something
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
outsize	adj: larger or more extensive than what is considered average or normal; of an unusually large size or amount
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
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
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
sporadic	adj: occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
quack	n: a person who pretends to have medical or other skills or credentials that they do not possess; a charlatan or fraud; (verb) to make the sound of a duck
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
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
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
stalk	v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
emerald	adj: having a deep, rich green color, like that of an emerald gemstone
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
repay	v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
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
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
averse	adj: feeling strong dislike, opposition, or reluctance towards something; having a strong inclination against or avoidance of something
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
secondary	adj: of a lower rank, status, or importance about something else; not primary or central; derived from or caused by another source
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
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
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
lifesaving	n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
acumen	n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
authorize	v: to give official permission or approval for something to happen; to empower or give authority to someone or something
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
dweller	n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
hyperbole	n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point
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
attest	v: to provide evidence or proof of something; to confirm or certify the authenticity of something; to bear witness to the truth of something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
converse	v: to talk informally
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
judiciary	n: persons who administer or enforce justice
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
sunflower	n: a plant with large, round flower heads that have bright yellow petals and a dark center, grown for its edible seeds and oil, as well as for decorative purposes
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
hazel	n: a small tree or shrub that produces edible nuts similar to almonds; the light brown or yellowish-brown color that resembles the color of the hazelnut
expressive	adj: capable of conveying thoughts, emotions, or ideas effectively; showing or revealing one’s thoughts or feelings clearly and vividly; characterized by a high degree of expressiveness
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
anemic	adj: relating to or suffering from anemia, a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, resulting in lower-than-normal levels of oxygen in the body; lacking vitality, energy, or strength
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
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
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
perseverance	n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone