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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
jolt	v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
epicenter	n: the point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
improve	v: to make or become better
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
sanitize	v: to clean or disinfect something to make it safe or hygienic; to remove potentially harmful or sensitive information from a document or communication
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
caveat	n: a warning against certain acts; (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until the filer is given a hearing
parse	v: to separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc., and describe their syntactic roles
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
retroactive	adj: taking effect from a date in the past rather than the present; applying to a prior period or event
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
misstep	n: a mistake or error in judgment or action, often resulting in an awkward or embarrassing situation; a misjudged or poorly executed step or movement
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
asymptomatic	adj: not experiencing or exhibiting any symptoms of a particular disease or condition, even though the individual may be infected or affected by it
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
provincial	adj: of or relating to a local government; having characteristics or views that are narrow in scope or limited by a narrow outlook
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
pneumonia	n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
reprimand	v: to express severe disapproval of someone, typically in a formal statement or action; (noun) a rebuke or scolding given to someone, especially by an authority figure, for a mistake or misbehavior
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
backdate	v: to assign a date to a document or event that is earlier than the actual date; to make something appear as if it happened earlier than it did
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
confidential	adj: intended to be kept secret
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
silent	adj: without any or little sound
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
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
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.
choreograph	v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
suppression	n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
shutdown	n: the act of stopping or ceasing operation or activity; a temporary or permanent closure or halt to a system, organization, or service
firewall	n: (in computing) a technological barrier designed to stop people from seeing or using the information on a computer without permission but still allow them to receive information that is sent to them
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
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
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
supercomputer	n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
constantly	adv: all the time
disinfect	v: to clean something using chemicals or other materials that kill germs or bacteria, making it safe and free from harmful microorganisms
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
chopstick	n: a pair of thin, tapered sticks used in East Asian cultures to pick up and eat food
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
react	v: to take action in response to something
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
opine	v: to express or state an opinion about something; to hold or assert a belief or view about something
notch	n: a V-shaped cut or indentation made in a surface or edge; a level of achievement or success; a point or degree of measurement or comparison
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
webinar	n: a seminar or presentation that is conducted virtually over the internet, usually with an interactive component that allows for audience participation
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
point-of-care	adj: describing medical or diagnostic tests or treatments that can be performed directly at the location where the patient is being treated rather than requiring samples to be sent to a laboratory or specialist facility for analysis
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
triage	n: the process of sorting or categorizing patients or other items by severity or priority to determine the order in which they should be treated or handled
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
diligent	adj: showing or characterized by care and effort in your work or duties
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
ingrained	adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
ostracize	v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
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
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
immediately	adv: now or without delay
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
balcony	n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
ventilate	v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
antiviral	adj: inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses; (noun) any drug that destroys viruses
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
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
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
selfless	adj: concerned more with the needs and desires of others than with one’s own; unselfish; altruistic
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
masthead	n: the topmost part of a ship’s mast; a list of the staff of a newspaper or magazine, usually printed at the beginning of the publication
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
repository	n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found
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
coursework	n: the work done by a student as part of a course of study, typically assessed and counting towards a final grade or degree
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
blues	n: a style of music characterized by its melancholic and soulful qualities, often featuring vocals, guitar, or harmonica; a feeling of sadness or despondency
slack	adj: lacking in tension or firmness; loose or not tight; having a relaxed or lazy attitude
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
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
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
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
detrimental	adj: causing harm or damage
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
animosity	n: strong hostility or hatred towards someone or something, often resulting in conflict or ill-will
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
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
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
heroism	n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
overly	adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill