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Word	Meaning	Advanced
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair
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
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
stagnant	adj: not flowing or circulating; standing still; stagnant water
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
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
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
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
depletion	n: the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, to a critically low level
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
broad	adj: very wide; general
accessible	adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
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
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
homegrown	adj: grown or produced locally rather than imported from another area
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
primarily	adv: mainly
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
amass	v: to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something over time; to collect or assemble for future use or reference
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
nongovernmental	adj: not belonging to or controlled by a government
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
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.
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
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
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
torment	n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
disorganize	v: to disrupt or destroy the systematic order or function of something
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
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
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
threefold	adj: three times as great or as many
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
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
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
reorganize	v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
pessimistic	adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
incapacity	n: the inability or lack of ability to perform tasks, duties, or functions due to physical, mental, or legal constraints; a state of being incapable or unfit
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
juncture	n: a critical point or moment in time, often indicating a key decision or turning point; a place or point of connection, such as a joint or seam
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
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
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
guerrilla	n: a member of small, independent soldiers or fighters who engage in irregular, often surprise attacks against enemy forces
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
predictability	n: the quality of being able to be predicted or expected; the degree to which something is predictable or can be relied upon to follow a specific pattern or behavior
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
supplement	n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
severity	n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
indicative	adj: serving as a sign or indication of something; expressing or showing something directly; characteristic of a particular group or situation
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
unusually	adv: in a way that is not typical or expected
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
reed	n: a tall, slender-leaved plant that grows in water; a thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in certain musical instruments such as oboe, clarinet, and saxophone
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
stunt	n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
intestinal	adj: relating to the intestines (= the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus) or bowel; located or occurring within the intestines or bowel
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
diarrhea	n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
entirely	adv: completely
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
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) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
counseling	n: the process of providing guidance and support to someone, often in a therapeutic or professional context, to help them overcome personal or emotional difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being
infant	n: a baby or very young child
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
generator	n: a machine that produces electricity
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
upfront	adj: frank and honest; (adverb) (of payment) in advance
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
microcredit	n: small loans, typically less than $50,000, given to individuals or groups, particularly those who lack access to traditional banking services, to start or expand small businesses or other income-generating activities
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
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
reforestation	n: the process of replanting or regenerating forests, typically after they have been cut down or destroyed by natural disasters
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
topsoil	n: the upper layer of soil that contains most of the nutrients and organic matter and is important for plant growth and cultivation; a shallow, loose layer of soil that can be easily removed or displaced by wind, water, or other factors
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify