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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
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 | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
counterproductive | adj: having the opposite effect to the one intended or wanted | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
intrinsically | adv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within | |
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 | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
converse | v: to talk informally | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
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 | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
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.; | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
battlefield | n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
insufficient | adj: not enough for a particular purpose | |
shelve | v: to put or arrange something, especially books, on a shelf; to decide not to take action on something either for a short time or permanently | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
passport | n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
indoctrinate | v: to teach a person or group of people to accept a set of beliefs uncritically | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
militarily | adv: in a manner related to the military or armed forces; with the use of military means | |
downplay | v: to present or represent as less important or severe; to minimize the significance of something | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
civilian | n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
faraway | adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible | |
imminent | adj: coming or likely to happen very soon | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
radicalization | n: the process of adopting extreme or fanatical views, beliefs, or ideologies, often leading to violent or aggressive behavior | |
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 | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions |