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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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.
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
broad	adj: very wide; general
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
breadth	n: the measure or extent of something from one side to another; width; the range, scope, or extent of something
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
signature	n: a person’s name, often handwritten, written in a distinctive way as a form of identification or authorization; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is a hallmark or identifying mark of something or someone
dethrone	v: to remove from a position of power or authority, especially from a reigning monarch or leader; to overthrow or supplant in a dominant role or position
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
generalist	adj: relating to or characterized by a broad range of knowledge, skills, or interests rather than specialized or deep expertise in a particular field or domain
sole	adj: only one of its kind; being the only existing or available one; (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
expertise	n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
arcane	adj: mysterious or known only by a select few
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
postmodern	adj: relating to or characterized by a rejection of objective truth and global cultural narratives and instead emphasizing the role of personal interpretation
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
jettison	v: to throw away or abandon something, often to lighten a load or to remove something that is no longer needed; to discard or get rid of something
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
competence	n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
skepticism	n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
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
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
compunction	n: a feeling of guilt, unease, or remorse arising from doing something wrong or causing harm to others; a sense of moral or ethical discomfort or hesitation
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
theocracy	n: a form of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold the ultimate authority and religious laws are the basis of governance
silent	adj: without any or little sound
aversion	n: a strong dislike or reluctance towards something or someone; a feeling of extreme distaste or aversion towards something or someone unpleasant
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
emphatically	adv: forcefully or assertively; expressing something with emphasis or conviction
extracurricular	adj: outside the regular curriculum or program of courses
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
purport	v: to claim or suggest that something is true or has a particular character or quality; (noun) the intended meaning of a communication
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
engender	v: to make a feeling or situation exist; to cause or give rise to
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
oversimplify	v: to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and no longer holds true
idealize	v: to consider or represent something or somebody as perfect or better than in reality
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
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
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
unthinkable	adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
inequity	n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
sane	adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind
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
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
exempt	adj: free from or not subject to a particular requirement or restriction; (verb) to excuse someone or something from an obligation, payment, etc.
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
squander	v: to spend or use something wastefully; to waste by spending or using too freely
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
credulous	adj: inclined to believe or trust too readily or easily; gullible
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
predilection	n: a preference or inclination for something; a liking or fondness for something
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
distaste	n: a feeling that someone something is unpleasant or unacceptable
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
firepower	n: the ability or capacity of a military unit or weapon to deliver a high volume of fire; the destructive capacity of military weapons or equipment
impotent	adj: lacking power or ability to change things or to influence a situation
halting	adj: hesitant or wavering in speech or action; faltering; stopping or pausing repeatedly and intermittently
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
noteworthy	adj: deserving of attention, interest, or acclaim; significant or remarkable
bare	adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
elude	v: to escape or avoid capture or detection, often by being clever or cunning
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
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
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
decency	n: behavior that is appropriate or suitable in a given context, especially in terms of social norms and moral standards
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
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
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
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
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
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
objective	n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
approaching	adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something
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
participate	v: to take part in something
immersion	n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
redress	v: to correct an error, a fault, or something bad
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
increasingly	adv: more and more
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
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
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
pantheon	n: a temple dedicated to all the gods or goddesses of a particular religion or mythology; a group of something or someone that is remarkably respected, famous, or important
quantitative	adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
resourceful	adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems
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
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
hone	v: to sharpen or perfect something; to improve a skill or ability through practice
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
lively	adj: full of energy and activity; animated
dynamism	n: the quality of being characterized by continuous change, activity, and progress; energy or forcefulness in movement or action
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
undercut	v: to sell goods or services at a lower price than a competitor; to cut away the underpart of something
righteousness	n: the quality or state of being morally right or justifiable; the act of behaving morally or morally upright, often associated with religious or ethical principles
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
zeal	n: great enthusiasm or passion for something; fervor; eagerness or intensity for a cause or purpose
unsubstantiated	adj: lacking evidence or proof; not supported or verified by facts or sufficient evidence
partisan	adj: biased or prejudiced in favor of a particular cause, group, or political party; displaying strong support or allegiance to a particular side or viewpoint
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
exhilarate	v: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
glacial	adj: relating to or resembling a glacier (= a slowly moving mass of ice) or the process of glaciation; characterized by an extremely slow or gradual pace or movement
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
inure	v: to become accustomed, hardened, or desensitized to something, typically through repeated exposure or experience; to come into operation or to take effect
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
sideline	n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
zealot	n: a person who has extreme opinions about something, especially religion or politics
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
single-minded	adj: having a strong and unwavering focus on a particular goal or objective; characterized by a determined concentration on one thing
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
multiplicity	n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
contentious	adj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody