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Word	Meaning	Advanced
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
slew	v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
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
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
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
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
allegation	n: an assertion or claim that is made without proof or evidence; a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal but which has not been proven in a court of law
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
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.
cello	n: a large stringed instrument of the viola family, typically held between the knees when played; also known as violoncello
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
baffle	v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
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
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
stash	v: to store or hide something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use
caiman	n: a type of predatory reptile that belongs to the crocodilian family which resembles alligators and crocodiles but are smaller in size, typically found in Central and South America
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
preliminary	adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
entrench	v: to establish or settle something firmly and securely, especially an idea, practice, or position; to occupy a trench or secured area
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
evasion	n: the act of avoiding or escaping from someone or something, such as an opponent, a pursuer, or an unpleasant situation
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
gloom	n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
peek	n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully