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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
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
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
Brexit	n: (short for “British exit”) the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), which originates from a nationwide referendum held in the UK on June 23, 2016, in which 51.9% of voters chose to leave the EU
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
gloomy	adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
monger	v: to sell or promote something, especially by using aggressive or exaggerated tactics; to peddle or deal in (usually negative) information, rumors, or gossip; (noun) a dealer, trader, or seller of a particular commodity or goods
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
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
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
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
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
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
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
groove	n: a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material or surface; a particular style of popular music characterized by a strong and repetitive rhythm
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
hipster	n: a person who follows a trend or style characterized by a particular subculture, particularly one that is associated with alternative music, fashion, and lifestyle practices
infuriate	v: to make extremely angry, incite to rage, provoke intense anger or exasperation
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
replace	v: to take the place of something
colorblind	adj: (of a person) unable to distinguish certain colors or used to describe a lack of racial or cultural bias
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
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
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
extremism	n: the holding of extreme political or religious views; actions or beliefs that fall outside of what is considered acceptable or reasonable
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
unruly	adj: difficult or impossible to manage or control; disobedient; disorderly
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
pious	adj: deeply religious, having or showing a strong devotion to God or religious beliefs and practices
headscarf	n: a piece of cloth worn on the head, often for religious or cultural reasons
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
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
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
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.
technocrat	n: an expert or specialist in the management or administration of technical and scientific affairs; someone who holds a position of authority based on their technical knowledge and expertise
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
thunder	n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
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
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
imam	n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
jihad	n: a concept in Islam referring to a struggle or effort, often internal, to uphold or defend the faith, which can be interpreted in different ways, including as a spiritual or political struggle
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
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
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
rewind	v: to make something, such as a film or tape, go back to the beginning
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
deadlock	n: a state of impasse or stalemate, where no progress or agreement can be made between conflicting parties or viewpoints; a situation where future action or decision-making is halted
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
pentagon	n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
lightweight	adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
truce	n: a cessation or suspension of hostilities between warring parties, usually for a specified period, as a treaty, armistice, or other agreement
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
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.
smother	v: to cover or suffocate something or someone completely; to suppress or stifle a feeling or emotion
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
liberalize	v: to make something more liberal, open, or permissive, typically in terms of laws, regulations, or social practices, allowing greater freedom, flexibility, or tolerance
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
restructure	v: to organize a company, business, or system in a new and different way to make it work more effectively
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
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
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
participate	v: to take part in something
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
tequila	n: a distilled spirit made primarily from the blue agave plant, typically produced in Mexico, known for its distinctive taste and often consumed neat, in cocktails, or as a shot
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
unanimous	adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
caveat	n: a warning against certain acts; (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until the filer is given a hearing
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
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.
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
populate	v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
promiscuous	adj: having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; not selective of a single class or person
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
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
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
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
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
grub	n: the larval stage of an insect, particularly beetles, butterflies, or flies; food, especially in the form of unappetizing or unappealing cooked dishes; (verb) to dig or search diligently and laboriously
petty	adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
restraint	n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
constituency	n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
quintessence	n: the perfect example of a quality or class
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
superhero	n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity