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Word	Meaning	Advanced
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
unrelenting	adj: not easing or slackening in intensity; persistent and unwavering in pursuit of a goal
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
turmoil	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
overtake	v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
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
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
trachoma	n: an infectious eye disease caused by bacteria, characterized by inflammation, irritation, and scarring of the eye tissues and, if left untreated, can lead to blindness
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful 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
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
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
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
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
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.
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
provisional	adj: temporary; serving as a means of satisfying a need or requirement until a more permanent solution can be found
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
tang	n: a strong, sharp taste or smell; a perceptible or distinctive flavor or aftertaste; a metallic ringing or sound
saltwater	adj: of or connected with seawater or water containing salt; living in or found in the sea
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
conversion	n: the act or process of changing something from one thing to another; the state of being changed
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
abortion	n: the intentional termination of a pregnancy at an early stage
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
menstrual	adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
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
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
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
correspondent	n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
hard-core	n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
poach	v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
rebound	v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched
midwife	n: a person trained to assist women during childbirth and to provide care for the mother and baby
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
honeycomb	n: a structure of hexagonal cells made of wax by bees as a place to store honey and to rear their young
beryllium	n: a light, strong, brittle metallic element with the symbol Be and atomic number 4, used in nuclear reactors, aerospace, and other high-tech applications
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
spacecraft	n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments
asteroid	n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity.
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
newfound	adj: newly discovered or acquired
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
earthbound	adj: limited or restricted in movement or activity, typically due to physical rather than mental reasons; rooted or grounded in physical reality rather than imagination or abstract thought
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
fusion	n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
hot-wire	v: to start an engine without a key, usually by activating the electrical system directly
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
incurable	adj: not able to be cured, healed, or remedied; beyond recovery or redemption
leukemia	n: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
crunch	n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation
newsletter	n: a periodic publication containing news, updates, and information about a particular topic or organization, typically distributed to members or subscribers via email, print, or digital media; a bulletin or report that provides relevant and up-to-date information on a specific subject or area of interest
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
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
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm