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Word	Meaning	Advanced
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
seaport	n: a harbor or port located on a coast or by a navigable body of water, where ships and boats can dock and load or unload cargo
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
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.
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
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
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
fatalism	n: the belief that all events, including human actions, are predetermined and inevitable; the acceptance of fate or destiny without resistance
landlocked	adj: referring to a country or region that is surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea or ocean
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
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
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
topographical	adj: relating to the arrangement or physical features of a geographical area or terrain; relating to the detailed description or mapping of the physical features of a location
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
megatrend	n: a large-scale or long-term trend that has a significant impact on society or the economy, often influencing multiple sectors or industries
urbanization	n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
powerhouse	n: an electrical generating station; a person, organization, or thing that is extremely successful or influential
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
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
megalopolis	n: a very large, densely populated urban area that is made up of several cities or metropolitan regions that have grown together over time
megacity	n: a huge city, especially with a population of more than 10 million people
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
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
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
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
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
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
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
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
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
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
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
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
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
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
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
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
quota	n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
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
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
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
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
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
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
hatchet	n: a small, lightweight axe used for chopping or cutting wood; a tool used for smoothing and shaping metal or stone
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
multimodal	adj: involving or using several ways of communication or expression
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
entirely	adv: completely
urbanize	v: to make an area more urban in character or nature, often through the development and expansion of cities or towns
mismatch	v: to put together or match items that are not compatible or do not fit well together; to be different from or not correspond to something else
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
rivalry	n: competition or opposition between people or groups, especially in sports or business
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
eventual	adj: expected to happen at a later time; likely to occur in the future
reunification	n: the act of bringing something back together; the reuniting of previously separated parts
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
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
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
favored	adj: preferred or supported over anyone or anything else
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal