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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
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
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
equanimity	n: a state of calmness, stability, and composure, particularly in the face of stress, adversity, or challenging situations
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
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
accounting	n: a system of recording and summarizing financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
cross-border	adj: relating to or involving movement, interaction, or communication between different countries or regions, especially those that share a common border
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
momentous	adj: of great significance, importance, or consequence; having a profound or lasting effect or impact
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
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
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
writ	n: a written legal order or command
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
correspondent	n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
ecstatic	adj: feeling or characterized by intense joy, delight, or enthusiasm
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
euphoria	n: a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or delight; a state of extreme joy or pleasure
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
olympiad	n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
fabulous	adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories
apartment	n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
midwife	n: a person trained to assist women during childbirth and to provide care for the mother and baby
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
makeover	n: the process or act of a complete transformation, especially relevant to the appearance of someone or something
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
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
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
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
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
prosaic	adj: lacking excitement, imagination, or originality; dull, ordinary, or commonplace; relating to or characteristic of prose rather than poetry
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
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
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
mafia	n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities)
sack	v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
knot	n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
appalling	adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
perpetrate	v: to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception; to be responsible for the creation or continuation of a negative situation
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
paramilitary	adj: relating to or resembling a military organization but not part of a country’s regular armed forces
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
syndicate	n: a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
illicit	adj: forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not approved of or socially acceptable
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
reap	v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
leisure	n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
bloodshed	n: the act of shedding blood, often used to describe violence or war; injury or death caused by violence or conflict
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
colt	n: a young male horse, usually under four years old; a young, inexperienced person, particularly in a certain field or sport
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
console	v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
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
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
underwrite	v: to assume financial responsibility for something
unscrupulous	adj: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
deregulation	n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs
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
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
champagne	n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
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
licit	adj: legal; lawful; conforming to the laws and regulations of a particular place or jurisdiction
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
evasion	n: the act of avoiding or escaping from someone or something, such as an opponent, a pursuer, or an unpleasant situation
transnational	adj: relating to or involving activities, organizations, or individuals that cross national boundaries or operate in multiple countries; having a presence or influence in multiple countries or regions
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
corrosive	adj: having the ability to corrode or erode a material or substance; causing damage or deterioration over time; harmful or destructive
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
cartel	n: a group of businesses or organizations that join together to control the production and distribution of a particular product or service, often to limit competition and increase profits
regulator	n: a person or thing that controls or balances something; a person or an organization that is responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
fleece	n: a soft, thick, and fluffy layer of fiber that forms the coat of a sheep or similar animal; (verb) to shear the wool from a sheep or similar woolly animal
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
narcotic	n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
marijuana	n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes
mom-and-pop	adj: describing a small, family-owned and operated business or enterprise, typically characterized by personalized service and involvement of family members in day-to-day operations
ops	n: (a shortened form of “operations”) the various functions and activities performed by an organization or business to achieve its goals
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
inspector	n: a person whose job is to inspect, examine, or investigate something, often on behalf of an organization or official body
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
cavern	n: a large, natural underground space
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
confiscate	v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules
insatiable	adj: impossible to satisfy or content; having a strong desire or craving that is excessive or unquenchable
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
admission	n: the act of allowing someone to enter or become a member of a group, organization, institution, or place; the act of acknowledging or confessing something, often a truth or a wrongdoing
dent	v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
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
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
concomitant	adj: occurring or existing alongside something else; accompanying or concurrent; often used to describe events, conditions, or aspects that are directly associated with each other
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
ecstasy	n: a state of overwhelming happiness, joy, or pleasure; an emotional or mental state of intense feelings of delight or happiness that is often accompanied by intense physical sensations
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
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
overdue	adj: past the expected or scheduled time; not completed or paid on time; delayed, tardy, or postponed
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
opportunistic	adj: making use of a current situation to get power or advantage, especially regardless of planning or principle
regulatory	adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles
arrest	v: to take into custody
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
dope	n: a slang term for drugs, typically illegal ones; any thick liquid or paste-like substance; information or news, especially if thought to be confidential
frequent	adj: happening constantly
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
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
counterfeit	adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
inbox	n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept
dispatch	v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information
hasty	adj: done or acting with excessive speed or urgency and without sufficient thought or consideration
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
infest	v: to swarm or overrun with a large number of something undesirable, such as pests or parasites
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
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