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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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.
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
convoy	n: a group of vehicles, ships, or other vessels that travel together, often for protection or mutual support; (verb) to accompany or escort a person or group while traveling
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
broad	adj: very wide; general
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
metropolis	n: a large and densely populated city, typically the most important city or the capital of a country or region; a major center of commerce, culture, and activity
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
westward	adj: directed or going towards the west; located in the west; moving or facing towards the west
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
czar	n: (also tsar or tzar) a title of rulers or monarchs, especially in Russia, before the Russian Revolution of 1917; an authoritarian or powerful political leader or high-level officeholder
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
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
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
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
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
demonstrator	n: a person who publicly advocates for or protests against a particular cause, often in a group or a public space
tray	n: a shallow, flat container or surface for holding or carrying objects, often with raised edges or handles
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
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
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
monopolize	v: (business) to have complete control or dominance over a particular market or industry, often to the exclusion of other competitors
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
imperial	adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it
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
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
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
long-run	adj: relating to a period of time that is extensive or prolonged, often involving long-term planning or consequences; pertaining to a time period that extends beyond the present or near future
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
hesitant	adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
react	v: to take action in response to something
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
capitulate	v: to surrender, especially under agreed-upon conditions, usually after a prolonged resistance; to acknowledge defeat or give in to an opponent or adversary
derail	v: to cause a train or tram to run off the tracks accidentally; to run off or leave the rails accidentally
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
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
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
cobble	n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
immediately	adv: now or without delay
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
hippie	n: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
sultan	n: a king or ruler of an Islamic country or state, particularly in the Middle East; a title of respect for a Muslim ruler or leader
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
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
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
transatlantic	adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
revitalization	n: the process of giving new life or energy to something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
unanimous	adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group
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
airspace	n: the designated area above the surface of the earth where aircraft are allowed to fly, regulated by government authorities; the portion of the atmosphere above a particular location that is controlled by a specific country or organization
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
liberalism	n: a political ideology or philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, democracy, and equality
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
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
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
compatriot	n: a fellow citizen or countryman; someone who belongs to the same country, society, or community as oneself; a person with similar interests, beliefs, or values
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
jeopardy	n: the state of being in danger or at risk of harm or loss
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
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
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
miscalculation	n: a mistake in making a calculation or judgment that produces an incorrect result
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
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.
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
confrontation	n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
reap	v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
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
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
constantly	adv: all the time
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
forceful	adj: having or showing great strength or energy
inconceivable	adj: hard to imagine or believe
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
chancellor	n: a senior official or administrator, particularly in a university or government; the person who is the head of the government in some European countries, such as Germany
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
disinformation	n: false or misleading information that is spread deliberately, usually with the intent to deceive or manipulate public opinion
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
cyberspace	n: the electronic space where computer-mediated communication and interactions occur often used to refer to the internet or virtual reality environments
neolithic	adj: (also called New Stone Age) the period of human history that followed the end of the last ice age and that is characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools
participate	v: to take part in something
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
brigade	n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
telegram	n: a message sent by telegraph (= a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals), typically consisting of a few words and sent at a reduced rate for urgent or brief communications
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
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
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
reestablish	v: to establish again or anew; to restore something that was lost or disrupted, often relating to an organization, relationship, or system
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
obliterate	v: to wipe out, destroy, or conceal all signs of something utterly; to remove completely from recognition or memory
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
annex	v: to add territory to a country, state, or region, typically by conquest; (noun) an addition that extends a main building
pretext	n: a false reason or excuse that is given to justify an action or decision, often used to hide one’s true motives or intentions
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
copycat	n: a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another individual; a product or design that is made to look like a popular or successful product from another company or brand
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
undercut	v: to sell goods or services at a lower price than a competitor; to cut away the underpart of something
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
exfiltrate	v: to remove someone or something from a dangerous or undesirable situation, often secretly or covertly; to extract information or data from a secure location without detection
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
ammunition	n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
would-be	adj: indicating a person who aspires or attempts to be something but has not yet achieved that status or position
aggress	v: to attack or threaten with violence or offense
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
bloc	n: a group of countries or political parties that have similar interests or goals and often act together
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
chateau	n: a large country house or castle in France, especially one that is the residence of a noble or titled person
timetable	n: a schedule or plan that shows the times at which particular events or activities are intended to occur; a list of train, bus, or airplane departures and arrivals
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
dormant	adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
minion	n: a servant or loyal supporter of a powerful person or organization
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect