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Word	Meaning	Advanced
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
techno	n: a style of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by a repetitive, synthesized beat and minimalist sound effects; the use of advanced technology or techniques in a particular field
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
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
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
increasingly	adv: more and more
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
grenade	n: a hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown or projected toward a target and detonate upon impact or after a specified time
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
artillery	n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
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
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
goggle	v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
unparalleled	adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
tactical	adj: relating to or constituting actions, plans, or strategies designed to achieve a particular purpose, especially an aggressive or political purpose; characterized by calculated planning, organization, and effectiveness
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
suite	n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person
identification	n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something
operative	n: a person engaged in or associated with operational work, especially one who performs labor for wages; a person actively involved in a particular field or pursuit; (adjective) functioning or working effectively; engaged in or involved with a particular activity or enterprise
hostage	n: a person who is held by another as security, typically to fulfill certain conditions or demands; a person who is forcibly confined or controlled
heavyset	adj: having a solid, larger, and often heavy body or physique; stout or stocky
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
standstill	n: a complete halt in movement or activity, especially due to an obstruction or lack of resources
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
quadcopter	n: a type of drone that is driven by four rotors, which enable vertical takeoff and landing, hovering, and agile movement in multiple directions
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
drumstick	n: a thin stick used to strike a drum to produce a sound
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
firearm	n: a weapon that is designed to be fired and uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile, such as a bullet or a shell
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
arrest	v: to take into custody
affiliate	v: to officially connect or associate with a larger, more established organization; to work or act as a subsidiary of a larger organization; (noun) a person, organization, or entity that is associated with, connected to, or officially attached to another organization or entity
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
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
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
await	v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something
troubling	adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties
cyborg	n: a being that is part human and part machine or technology, often created through the integration of electronic and mechanical devices
cochlea	n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
pacemaker	n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others
defibrillator	n: a medical device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest or other serious heart conditions
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
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
cellular	adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
narcotic	n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
marijuana	n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes
poppy	n: a plant with large, showy flowers of various colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white, and a capsule containing small seeds, and some species of poppy are used to produce opium and its derivatives
coca	n: a plant native to South America whose leaves are used in the production of cocaine and other stimulants; a drink made from the leaves of this plant
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
precipitously	adv: steeply or abruptly; quickly or suddenly, often referring to a dramatic change or decline
proceeding	n: an event or series of events that happen as part of a larger process or action; an official record of legal or administrative action or meeting
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
Ebola	n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa
anthrax	n: a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that can affect both humans and animals; it is characterized by a range of symptoms, including skin blisters, fever, and difficulty breathing, and can be fatal if left untreated
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
potent	adj: having great power, influence, or effect; highly effective or influential; having the ability to cause change or produce a particular result
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
openly	adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
personalize	v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something
bioweapon	n: a biological agent or toxin that is intentionally used as a weapon to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants and to disrupt social, economic, or political stability
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
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
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
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.
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)
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
hermetic	adj: completely sealed or airtight, often used to describe a container or space; having a mysterious or hard-to-understand quality, often used to describe a text or idea that is difficult to interpret or decode
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
penetration	n: the act or process of penetrating or entering something, often forcefully or with difficulty; the depth or extent to which something has been entered or understood
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
crowdsourcing	n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
rack	n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
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
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
approaching	adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something
frequent	adj: happening constantly
virtually	adv: almost completely
participate	v: to take part in something
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful