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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
upheaval	n: great change, disruption, or disturbance; (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation
divisiveness	n: the quality or state of causing separation or division, typically by promoting conflict or disagreement between groups of people
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
broad	adj: very wide; general
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
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.
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
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
liberalize	v: to make something more liberal, open, or permissive, typically in terms of laws, regulations, or social practices, allowing greater freedom, flexibility, or tolerance
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
bombshell	n: a sudden and unexpected piece of news or information that is shocking, startling, or disruptive; a person who is very attractive or sexy
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
replace	v: to take the place of something
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
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
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
retrograde	adj: moving or occurring in a direction opposite to the usual or normal one or going back to an earlier or worse condition
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
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
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
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
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
coalesce	v: to come together or merge into a single group, mass, or whole; to blend or combine elements or ideas into a unified whole
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
bioengineering	n: the application of engineering principles to the design and production of biological systems and products
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
immense	adj: extremely large or great
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
originate	v: to come into existence in a particular place or situation; to start something in a specific place
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
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
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
backbreaking	adj: extremely physically demanding or strenuous, often to the point of causing fatigue or pain in the back or body
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
sleepwalk	v: to walk about or perform other physical activities while asleep or in a sleep-like state; to engage in automatic behavior while asleep
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
reap	v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done
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
cyborg	n: a being that is part human and part machine or technology, often created through the integration of electronic and mechanical devices
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
imminent	adj: coming or likely to happen very soon
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
immediately	adv: now or without delay
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
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
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.
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
socialist	adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
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
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
levy	n: a tax or charge imposed by authority
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
hysterical	adj: marked by or in a state of excessive or uncontrollable emotion
complacent	adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
analogous	adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
lose-lose	adj: a situation or outcome that is unfavorable or unsatisfactory for all parties involved; a scenario where no one wins or benefits, often implying a mutual disadvantage or loss
overarch	v: to be central or dominant; to form an arch over
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
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
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
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
overblow	v: to blow or be blown with excessive force or intensity, often resulting in a distorted or overly loud sound; to exaggerate the importance or impact of something
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
increasingly	adv: more and more
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
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
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
hominid	n: a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
cashier	n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
sentience	n: the quality or state of being able to experience feelings or become aware or conscious of something
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
sentient	adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
boredom	n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
baboon	n: a large monkey with a dog-like snout and a long, curved tail found in Africa and Arabia
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
blizzard	n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
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.
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
climax	n: the most intense or exciting moment of an event or experience; the point of highest dramatic tension or emotional intensity in a story, plot, or performance
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
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
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
earnest	adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
disseminate	v: to spread or distribute widely, especially information or ideas; to scatter or disperse
falsehood	n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
tyrannical	adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
uprise	v: to rise or ascend, often used to describe a rebellion, uprising, or protest; to come into existence or prominence suddenly
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
relinquish	v: to give up power, control, or possession
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
mangle	v: to damage or alter something by twisting, crushing, or pressing it out of shape
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
epitome	n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
alt-right	n: (abbreviation for “alternative right”) a political movement or group characterized by extreme conservative, nationalist, or authoritarian beliefs, often associated with white supremacy or xenophobic attitudes
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
globalism	n: a political, economic, and social outlook that emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and interdependence, often associated with free trade, globalization of culture, and the spread of technology
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
compatible	adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
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
alienation	n: the state of being isolated or detached from one’s social, emotional, or political environment
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
disembodied	adj: without a physical body; not having a material form
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
constantly	adv: all the time
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
disenfranchise	v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
calamity	n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
meltdown	n: a severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; a situation in which something fails or weakens suddenly or dramatically
reengineer	v: to redesign or restructure something such as a machine, system, organization, etc.
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
deterministic	adj: characterized by an assumption of cause and effect and the absence of chance or randomness, often used to describe scientific or engineering calculations
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
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
predetermine	v: to decide or determine in advance; to establish or influence beforehand
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
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
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
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something