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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
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
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
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.
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
sludge	n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
diesel	n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
jog	v: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
weed	n: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
revitalization	n: the process of giving new life or energy to something
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
beloved	adj: loved very much
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
saddle	n: a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal; (verb) to burden someone with responsibility or task
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
brisk	adj: lively and energetic
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
hospitalize	v: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
odious	adj: arousing intense dislike or disgust
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
untapped	adj: not yet used or exploited
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
taxpayer	n: a person who pays taxes to the government
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
wherein	adv: in or during which; in the place, time, or situation that
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
off-limits	adj: not allowed to be entered or used
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
raze	v: to tear down or demolish completely
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
pimp	n: a person, typically a man, who lives off the earnings of a prostitute or sex worker
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
beget	v: to cause or produce something as a result or effect; to become the father of
disinvestment	n: the act of reducing or withdrawing the amount of money you have provided in a particular area or sector
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
antiquated	adj: outdated or old-fashioned
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
esplanade	n: a wide, open area, typically by the sea or a river, used for recreational activities or public events
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
improve	v: to make or become better
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
placement	n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
underutilized	adj: not used as much as is possible or necessary
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
virtually	adv: almost completely
unused	adj: not being used, or never having been used
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
parkland	n: an area of open land designated for public use as a park or recreation area
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
reflective	adj: showing or characterized by deep thought; capable of physically sending back light or sound
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
petroleum	n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
springboard	n: a board or device used for jumping or diving into the water or for launching oneself into the air for gymnastics or other acrobatic movements
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
hotbed	n: a place or situation where something, such as a particular activity or problem, is developing or becoming more intense
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
malign	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a harmful or critical way; (adjective) evil or harmful in nature or influence
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
negligent	adj: not being careful or giving enough attention to important matters
regulatory	adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles
pernicious	adj: causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual way
lax	adj: not strict or severe; relaxed or lenient
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
blight	v: to have a detrimental effect on something, typically causing it to deteriorate or fail; (noun) any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
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.
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
languish	v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to lose vigor, health, or flesh; to be forced to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation or place, often for a long time
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
homegrown	adj: grown or produced locally rather than imported from another area
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
scant	adj: barely sufficient or adequate; lacking in quantity or amount
coordination	n: the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together effectively; the ability to control different parts of the body effectively
cumulative	adj: increasing or growing by one addition after another
lame	adj: having a limp or difficulty walking due to an injury or disability
replace	v: to take the place of something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
thoroughfare	n: a main road, street, or avenue
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
walkway	n: a path or trail for people to walk on, typically in a park or garden
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
impeach	v: to bring formal charges against a public official for misconduct in office
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
participate	v: to take part in something
resurgence	n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something