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puzzling | adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious | |
large-scale | adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
jolt | v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
cataclysm | n: a sudden violent event that changes the earth’s environment, such as a flood or a war | |
fascist | adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
unimaginable | adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
bust | v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc. | |
regress | v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate | |
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 | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
unequal | adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions | |
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 | |
doctrine | n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
devour | v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly | |
migrant | n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
supremacy | n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status | |
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 | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
urgency | n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately | |
overlap | v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge | |
catalyst | n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
aftershock | n: a tremor or series of tremors that follows a larger earthquake | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
weave | v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
electrification | n: the process of installing electrical equipment or infrastructure, especially in a place that previously only had non-electrical equipment or infrastructure; the act of supplying electrical energy to an object or system, causing it to become electrically charged; | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
regulation | n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
induce | v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner | |
spur | n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
interplay | n: the way in which two or more things interact or influence each other | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
laissez-faire | n: an economic theory advocating minimal government intervention in the economy, allowing market forces to regulate production, supply, and prices | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
egalitarian | adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
widen | v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive | |
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 | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
membership | n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc. | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
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 | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
utopian | adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society) | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
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 | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
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 | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
incarceration | n: the state of being confined in prison or jail | |
slavery | n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work | |
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 | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
tuition | n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
cancellation | n: the act of calling off or eliminating a previously arranged plan, reservation, or appointment; the process of invalidating a legal or financial agreement or contract | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
predecessor | n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
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 | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
chunk | n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
glaring | adj: extremely noticeable or obvious, often in a way that is unpleasant or unpleasantly bright | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
thirst | n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
disposable | adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
coherent | adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
hipster | n: a person who follows a trend or style characterized by a particular subculture, particularly one that is associated with alternative music, fashion, and lifestyle practices | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
feminist | adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
assignment | n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
sensible | adj: having good sense or judgment; reasonable; practical; marked by a perception of the importance or seriousness of something | |
increment | n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
manifesto | n: a public declaration or statement of policy and aims, usually issued by a political party or government; a written statement or proclamation of one’s beliefs or intentions | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
backdrop | n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
evident | adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
destabilize | v: to cause something to become less stable or secure | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
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 | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
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 | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
elector | n: a person who has the right to vote in an election | |
hierarchy | n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
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 | |
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 | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time |