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Word	Meaning	Advanced
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
gunfire	n: the sound or act of shooting a firearm; the noise created by multiple guns firing at the same time
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
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
feudalism	n: a social and economic system that was prevalent in medieval Europe, in which the nobility controlled land and resources, and peasants or serfs worked the land in exchange for protection and a share of the produce; a hierarchical system characterized by a rigid social structure based on land ownership and loyalty
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
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
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
meta	adj: pertaining to or involving a higher or more abstract level of analysis, interpretation, or self-reference, often used to describe aspects of gaming, social media, or other online communities that involve self-conscious or self-referential elements
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
hippie	n: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values
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
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
sovereign	n: a king or queen
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
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
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
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
tirelessly	adv: without getting tired or fatigued; persistently, energetically, and continuously working with great effort
trot	v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides
prospectus	n: a formal document outlining the plans, objectives, and details of a business venture, investment opportunity, academic course, or similar project, often used to solicit funding or attract investors or students
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
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
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
illegitimate	adj: not legally valid or recognized
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
meritocratic	adj: based on the principle that the talented should be chosen and moved ahead based on their achievements
legitimacy	n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
self-correction	n: the act of recognizing and correcting one’s errors or mistakes, often without the aid of external feedback
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
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
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
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
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
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
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
principality	n: a territory ruled by a prince or duke
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.
premier	adj: first in importance, order, or position; leading
entirely	adv: completely
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
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
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
increasingly	adv: more and more
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
manger	n: a trough or open container used to hold food, typically for animals, historically associated with the feeding trough where Jesus Christ was placed after his birth, as described in the Christian Bible
karate	n: a Japanese martial art that emphasizes hand and foot strikes, blocks, and evasions, often using a combination of techniques to overpower an opponent, also seen as a form of self-defense and physical training
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
subordinate	adj: of lower rank or importance, often used to describe a person in a position of inferiority or inferior status; serving as a secondary or supporting element to something else
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
cadre	n: a group of trained and committed members of an organization or movement
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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
patronage	n: the support or encouragement of a person or group, especially in the form of sponsorship or financial aid; the power or privilege of making appointments or bestowing favors, typically by a patron or patroness
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
mire	n: a wet, muddy ground or area that is difficult to walk or move through
dismember	v: to cut or tear the limbs or other body parts of a living or dead creature; to take apart or dismantle something in a destructive way
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
powerhouse	n: an electrical generating station; a person, organization, or thing that is extremely successful or influential
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
pew	n: a long bench or seating area, typically found in churches, designed to accommodate multiple people during religious services
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
whopping	adj: extremely large, impressive, or noteworthy; it can also be used to describe a surprise or shock
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
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
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
perpetual	adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
hunk	n: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
wrench	v: to pull or twist something suddenly or violently
mind-boggling	adj: extremely surprising or overwhelming and, therefore, difficult to understand or imagine
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
panacea	n: a remedy or solution that is believed to be a cure for all illnesses or problems; something that is seen as a universal cure-all
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
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
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
notch	n: a V-shaped cut or indentation made in a surface or edge; a level of achievement or success; a point or degree of measurement or comparison
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
dusk	n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
supplant	v: to replace or take the place of something or someone, often by force or through strategic maneuvering; to make obsolete or obsolete by introducing a superior or more advanced alternative
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
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
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
laudable	adj: deserving praise, admiration, or commendation; worthy of approval or recognition due to its positive qualities or actions
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
irresponsible	adj: not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not reliable
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
plurality	n: the state of being plural or multiple; a majority of votes or shares held by one group in a multi-candidate or multi-party system
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
oversight	n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
provincial	adj: of or relating to a local government; having characteristics or views that are narrow in scope or limited by a narrow outlook
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
unstick	v: to free something that is stuck or adhering to something else
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
unrest	n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand