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Word	Meaning	Advanced
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
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
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.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
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
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
streamline	v: to simplify or make more efficient by eliminating unnecessary parts or steps
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
purge	v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure
hire	v: to give somebody a job
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
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
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
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
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
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
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
asylum	n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
deterrent	n: something that prevents or discourages someone from doing something or taking a particular action; a hindrance or obstacle
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
snatch	v: to take or grab something suddenly or quickly
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
decency	n: behavior that is appropriate or suitable in a given context, especially in terms of social norms and moral standards
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
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
custody	n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
patron	n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
backlog	n: a buildup of tasks or work that has accumulated over time and needs to be completed; a reserve of goods or materials that have not been processed or distributed yet
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
limbo	n: a state of being uncertain, unknown, or neglected; an imaginary place for lost or neglected things
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
persecute	v: to subject someone to hostility, ill-treatment, or harassment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs; to oppress or mistreat someone because of their identity
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
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
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
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
visa	n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
overdose	n: excessive and dangerous ingestion or application of a drug
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
fencing	n: the art or practice of fighting with swords, especially with foils, épées, or sabers, according to certain rules
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
crisscross	v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
commandment	n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
perilous	adj: involving a high degree of risk or danger; hazardous or fraught with potential harm