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Word	Meaning	Advanced
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
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
countdown	n: a counting sequence leading up to an event, often marked by a series of signals or cues, also used as a term to describe the final stages leading up to a major event or deadline
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
announcer	n: a person who introduces and speaks on television or radio programs or provides commentary or information at a live event
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
head-to-head	adj: of or relating to a direct or confrontational competition or comparison between two people, teams, or entities
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
participate	v: to take part in something
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
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
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
fertilize	v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
stun	v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
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
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
irreversible	adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition
permafrost	n: a layer of soil that is permanently below freezing, usually in polar regions
tundra	n: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
gigaton	n: a unit of explosive energy equal to one billion tons of TNT (= a powerful, yellow explosive substance); one billion tons
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
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
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
constituent	n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
cocreate	v: to create something by working with others
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
photosynthesis	n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities.
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
seagrass	n: a type of grass that grows in shallow salty or brackish water along coasts
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
reforestation	n: the process of replanting or regenerating forests, typically after they have been cut down or destroyed by natural disasters
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
cushion	n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
broad	adj: very wide; general
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
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
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
lush	adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
acquaintance	n: a person one knows but who is not a close friend
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
sizable	adj: large in size or amount
diversified	adj: characterized by diversity or variety; having different forms or types
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
lifeguard	n: a person who is trained to swim and rescue people who are in danger of drowning in a body of water, such as a pool or ocean, often employed at beaches, pools, and other aquatic facilities to ensure swimmers’ safety
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
constituency	n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
zeitgeist	n: the spirit or general outlook of a particular period of time, especially as it is reflected in the beliefs and attitudes of that time; the cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a society or era
ignition	n: the act of starting a fire, engine, or other device; the beginning or starting point of a process or event
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
rancher	n: a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch, especially one that is used for raising or grazing livestock
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
regenerative	adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
vacant	adj: not occupied or in use; empty; showing no indication of thought or life, lacking expression or animation
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
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
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
bravo	n: an exclamation of approval, especially for a performer; an expression of appreciation, admiration, or encouragement
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
underline	v: to draw a line or lines underneath something, typically to emphasize or draw attention to it
toolkit	n: a set of tools, materials, or resources that are designed to be used together for a specific purpose or task; a collection of information or techniques that can be used to address a problem or achieve a goal
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
co-opt	v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
translator	n: a person whose job is restating written messages from one language to another
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
smidgen	n: a very small amount or quantity; a tiny bit
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
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
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
biggie	n: something important or significant
asteroid	n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
obscene	adj: offensive, rude, or disgusting, usually because of being related to sex
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
burnout	n: the state of being exceedingly exhausted or unwell, either physically or mentally, as a result of overworking
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
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.
designate	v: to indicate, specify, or name someone or something for a particular purpose or job; to give a name or title to something
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
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
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
accompanying	adj: being in a position next to or near something or someone
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
futurist	n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
painstaking	adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
falsehood	n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
politicize	v: to make something political or to involve it in politics, often for personal or ideological gain or to influence public opinion
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
fantastically	adv: in a manner that is extremely or unbelievably good, impressive, or bizarre; in a fanciful or imaginative way
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
thermometer	n: a device used to measure temperature, typically consisting of a glass or plastic tube containing a column of liquid, such as mercury, that rises and falls with changes in temperature
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
tirelessly	adv: without getting tired or fatigued; persistently, energetically, and continuously working with great effort
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
increasingly	adv: more and more
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
obliterate	v: to wipe out, destroy, or conceal all signs of something utterly; to remove completely from recognition or memory
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
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.;
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
silent	adj: without any or little sound
crane	n: a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam or hook
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
combustion	n: the act or process of burning something
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
entirely	adv: completely
relegate	v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote
inattention	n: lack of attention or focus; failure or inability to pay attention or concentrate on something
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
vegan	n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons
tokenism	n: the practice of making a minimal effort to be inclusive or diverse, often by including a small number of people from underrepresented groups in a token or symbolic way, without making any real changes to the systems or structures that maintain inequality
waitress	n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
improve	v: to make or become better
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
endowment	n: a fund or financial support, either from a charitable organization or from an individual or group of individuals, to support a specific purpose or organization
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
morsel	n: a small piece or fragment, particularly of food; a small, tasty, or pleasing bit of something
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
decouple	v: to disconnect or separate something from something else that it was joined to or part of previously
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
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
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
hypocrite	n: a person who claims to have certain beliefs or values but acts in a way that contradicts those beliefs or values; a person who pretends to be virtuous or moral but behaves in an unethical or deceitful way
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
acceleration	n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
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
defame	v: to harm the reputation or good name of someone or something by making false or damaging statements; to slander or libel
denounce	v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
instrumental	adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth 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
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups