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Word	Meaning	Advanced
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
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
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
satire	n: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
reinstate	v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held
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
stern	adj: serious, unyielding, or strict in manner or attitude
nanny	n: a caregiver, usually a woman, who provides child care services in the home of the children’s parents or guardians, either on a part-time or full-time basis
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
racy	adj: having an exciting or provocative quality; lively and entertaining, often with a sexual or scandalous connotation
newsstand	n: a small retail establishment where newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals are sold, often along with snacks, cigarettes, and other items
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
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
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
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
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
thereof	adv: of or about the thing mentioned
entirely	adv: completely
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
cyberspace	n: the electronic space where computer-mediated communication and interactions occur often used to refer to the internet or virtual reality environments
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
coding	n: the process of writing or creating computer code, which is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do to create software, websites, apps, and other digital products
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
interlink	v: to connect or link together; to cause to join or connect
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
sultan	n: a king or ruler of an Islamic country or state, particularly in the Middle East; a title of respect for a Muslim ruler or leader
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
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
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
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
dossier	n: a collection or file of documents, information, or records compiled about a particular person, subject, or event, often used for investigative or background purposes
transcript	n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university
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
cell-phone	n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
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
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
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.
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
slim	adj: having a slender or thin build, often by design or effort; of small size, amount, or margin; reduced or limited
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
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
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
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
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
troubling	adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
firewall	n: (in computing) a technological barrier designed to stop people from seeing or using the information on a computer without permission but still allow them to receive information that is sent to them
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
robin	n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
recipient	n: a person who receives something
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
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
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
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
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
primarily	adv: mainly
privately	adv: in a private manner; not publicly; secretly
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
centric	adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
improve	v: to make or become better
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
sovereign	n: a king or queen
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
shareholder	n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
disproportionate	adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
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
onus	n: a burden, responsibility, or obligation; something that is required to be done or achieved
intermediary	n: a person or organization that acts as a go-between or mediator in negotiations or transactions between two or more parties; a middleman, a broker, or an agent who facilitates communication, trade, or dealings
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
broad	adj: very wide; general
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
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
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
groundwater	n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
baron	n: a member of the lowest grade of nobility (= group of people from a high social class)
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something