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Word	Meaning	Advanced
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
amusement	n: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining
queue	n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
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
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
hire	v: to give somebody a job
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
recourse	n: a source of help or support, especially in a difficult or critical situation; the option or ability to seek or pursue something, particularly legal action or appeal
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
contractor	n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
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
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
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
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
affluence	n: an abundance of wealth, resources, or property; prosperity
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
increasingly	adv: more and more
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do 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
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
sizable	adj: large in size or amount
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
intrinsic	adj: belonging naturally; essential
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
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
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
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
inert	adj: lacking the ability to move or act, often used to describe an object or substance that is inactive or non-reactive
taint	v: to damage or spoil the quality or integrity of something, particularly through association with a negative or undesirable influence or element
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
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
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
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
corrosive	adj: having the ability to corrode or erode a material or substance; causing damage or deterioration over time; harmful or destructive
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition