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Word	Meaning	Advanced
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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)
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
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
reactionary	adj: relating to or advocating a return to a previous state of affairs or method of doing things, typically one that is seen as outdated or regressive
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
megacity	n: a huge city, especially with a population of more than 10 million people
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
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
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
parochial	adj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
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
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
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
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
fragility	n: the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; the state of being delicate or vulnerable
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
unstick	v: to free something that is stuck or adhering to something else
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
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
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
cyclone	n: a violent, rotating windstorm that forms over tropical waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal regions, also known as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region in which it occurs
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
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
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
displacement	n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
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
unrest	n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
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.
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
perilous	adj: involving a high degree of risk or danger; hazardous or fraught with potential harm
primarily	adv: mainly
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
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
low-lying	adj: situated at or near ground level; located in an area that is susceptible to flooding or inundation; having a position, status, or condition that is humble or inferior in relation to others
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
seep	v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
rehearsal	n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
hinterland	n: the remote or less developed areas beyond the main urban areas or centers of activity; a region lying inland from a port or coastal settlement
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
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
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
soy	n: a legume plant that is widely cultivated for its edible bean, which has many uses, such as for oil, food, and animal feed
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
gloomy	adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
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
lattice	n: an arrangement of points or particles in a regular, repeating pattern in two or three dimensions; a structure consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
encroachment	n: an act of moving or advancing into someone else’s territory or area of control; an invasion or infringement upon someone else’s rights or interests
tamp	v: to pack down or compress tightly using a tool or instrument; to suppress or reduce something, such as an emotion, a conflict, or a rumor
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
urbanize	v: to make an area more urban in character or nature, often through the development and expansion of cities or towns
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
recurring	adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
discretion	n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
devolve	v: to transfer or delegate responsibility, power, or authority to someone else, often as a result of a process or procedure; to degrade, deteriorate, or regress to a less advanced or more primitive state or form
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
walkway	n: a path or trail for people to walk on, typically in a park or garden
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
hydroelectric	adj: relating to the generation of electricity from water power, usually by using turbines or generators powered by falling or flowing water; utilizing the energy of water to generate electricity
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
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
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
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
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
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
improve	v: to make or become better
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
pilfer	v: to steal or take small amounts or items in a sneaky, casual, or inconspicuous manner; to steal petty or insignificant things
leapfrog	n: a children’s game in which players take turns jumping over each other’s stooped backs
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
barber	n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered
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
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
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
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
metropolis	n: a large and densely populated city, typically the most important city or the capital of a country or region; a major center of commerce, culture, and activity
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
veto	n: the power or right to prevent a decision or law from being enacted or enforced, typically granted to a person in authority, such as a government official or a president
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
solver	n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem
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
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
multilateral	adj: involving or occurring among three or more parties or nations; having multiple sides or aspects; characterized by a cooperative or consensus-building approach to problem-solving or decision-making
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable