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Word	Meaning	Advanced
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
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
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
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
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
landless	adj: lacking ownership or possession of land or property; without a fixed or permanent home or residence
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
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
responsive	adj: quick to respond or react to something
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
accrue	v: (of a benefit or sum of money) to increase or accumulate in number or amount over a period of time
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
writ	n: a written legal order or command
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
pollinate	v: to transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to produce fruit or seeds; to spread or disseminate an idea or influence to others
nectar	n: a sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts and provides food for bees and other insects; any sweet liquid that is enjoyed as a drink or used as a flavoring
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
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
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
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
espouse	v: to adopt or support a particular belief, theory, or cause; to take up or support; to marry
divisible	adj: able to be divided into parts, usually with nothing left over
pardon	v: to forgive someone for something they have said or done, such as a crime; (noun) the act of excusing a mistake or offense
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
insensitive	adj: not showing or feeling concern for the needs and feelings of others
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
posture	n: the position in which a person holds their body when standing or sitting; (verb) to behave affectedly or unnaturally to impress others
paddy	n: a flooded field where rice is grown, also known as a rice paddy; rice that is still in its husk, harvested from marshy fields called paddies, usually in Asia
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
manually	adv: by the use of physical effort or human labor; not automatically or mechanically; by hand
silent	adj: without any or little sound
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
faceless	adj: lacking distinctive or individual features or characteristics; anonymous and impersonal
nameless	adj: without a name or unknown; not named or identified
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
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
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
www	n: (abbreviation for the “World Wide Web”) a system of interconnected documents and resources, linked together through the internet and accessed using a web browser, that allows users to exchange information and communicate globally
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
attainment	n: the act of achieving or accomplishing something; the state of having achieved a specific level of skill or ability; a goal that has been reached or accomplished
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
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
wayside	n: the edge of a way, road, or path; (idiom: fall by the wayside) the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and stopping using, making, or doing it
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
indigo	adj: a deep blue or purple-blue color; also, the plant that yields Indigo dye
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
broom	n: a cleaning tool that typically consists of a long handle with a bundle of stiff bristles or fibers at one end, used for sweeping or cleaning floors or other surfaces
artisan	n: a skilled craftsperson or worker who produces handmade or traditionally crafted items, often using specialized tools or techniques; someone who is skilled in a particular trade or craft
shack	n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
attache	n: a person who works at an embassy, usually having a specialized area of responsibility; a shallow and rectangular briefcase
valve	n: a device for controlling the flow of a fluid or gas through a pipe or duct by means of a movable part that opens, closes, or restricts the opening
espresso	n: a strong, concentrated, and finely ground coffee beverage, typically served in a small cup or demitasse originating in Italy, which is characterized by its rich, dark flavor and thick, foamy crema on top
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
percolator	n: a type of coffee maker or pot designed to brew coffee by continuously cycling boiling water through coffee grounds, resulting in a strong and flavorful beverage
sheikh	n: a title given to the leader or ruler of an Arab tribe, village, or Islamic community, commonly used in the Arabian Peninsula and some other parts of the Middle East
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
miller	n: a person who operates a mill (= a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing), especially a grain mill
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
non-stick	adj: describing a surface that does not allow food or other substances to adhere to it
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
makeshift	adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
formulate	v: to create or develop a plan, system, theory, or formula; to express an idea or concept in a clear, precise manner
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
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
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
centric	adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
locality	n: a specific place, region, or area; a particular geographic location or space; a distinct and identifiable physical or spatial entity where somebody or something exists
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
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.
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
cell-phone	n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
scalable	adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
eminent	adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position
long-tail	adj: referring to a business model or strategy that aims to sell a large number of unique items, each with relatively small sales volumes, usually through online stores and marketplaces
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
brigade	n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
vend	v: to sell or offer for sale, especially as a street vendor or in a small shop
maroon	adj: a deep reddish-brown color that is similar to the color of dried blood
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
coconut	n: the large, hard-shelled seed of a tropical palm, which has a fibrous husk surrounding a single-seeded nut
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
zoology	n: the scientific study of animals, including their classification, habits, behavior, physiology, and evolution
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
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
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
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
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
drudgery	n: hard, menial, and tedious work; a routine, monotonous task that is considered boring or unpleasant
donkey	n: a domesticated mammal related to the horse, similar in appearance but with longer ears and a shorter mane; a foolish or stupid person
axle	n: a rod or spindle around which a wheel or pair of wheels revolves; a central shaft used to transmit power to machinery or vehicles
apparatus	n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
elongate	v: to extend something in length; to lengthen, stretch out, or to make longer
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
winding	adj: characterized by twists, turns, or curves; not straight or direct; following a route that is not linear or straightforward
yarn	n: a long, thin thread or fiber, typically made of wool or cotton, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long, elaborate, or fictional story, often told informally or with exaggeration; (verb) to tell a long, often embellished story or to spin a tale
sari	n: a garment worn primarily by women from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a length of fabric that is draped and wrapped around the body in various styles
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
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
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
eczema	n: a skin condition marked by itchy, red, hot, and scaly patches, often caused by allergies, irritants, or stress
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative