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Word	Meaning	Advanced
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
earmark	v: to designate or set aside a particular amount of money, resources, or time for a specific purpose or project; to identify or distinguish a particular characteristic or quality of something
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
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
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
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
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
spur	n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
refrigerator	n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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.
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
unmatched	adj: without equal or equivalent; superior or incomparable to others; not able to be matched or surpassed
deep-seated	adj: firmly established or strongly felt; deeply ingrained or settled
presumption	n: an idea or belief taken to be true without proof or confirmation; an assumption or hypothesis based on incomplete evidence or understanding; a forward or audacious attitude or behavior that assumes too much authority or familiarity
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
unanimous	adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
schism	n: a split or division between two groups or factions, typically caused by differences in opinion or belief
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
sacrosanct	adj: considered to be holy and deserving of respect and reverence
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
improve	v: to make or become better
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
increasingly	adv: more and more
indulge	v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
dent	v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
indigence	n: extreme poverty; a state of being without means or resources to meet basic needs
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
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
broad	adj: very wide; general
identical	adj: being the exact same one
coefficient	n: a numerical measure of a specific property or characteristic of a substance or system that is used in mathematical equations or formulas to predict behavior or outcomes; a factor that expresses the change in one variable per unit change in another variable
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
rollout	n: the introduction or implementation of a new product, service, or system, particularly one that has been planned and developed over a period of time
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
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
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
pew	n: a long bench or seating area, typically found in churches, designed to accommodate multiple people during religious services
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
dilapidated	adj: in a state of disrepair, decay, or disuse, often due to neglect or age; rundown or shabby in appearance or condition
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
prerequisite	adj: required as a necessary condition or qualification for something else; essential or fundamental to the success or achievement of something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
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
shoehorn	v: to squeeze, force, or insert something or someone into a place or situation where they are not easily accommodated or where they do not naturally fit; (noun) a curved, spoon-like tool used for easing one’s foot or shoe into a tight-fitting shoe, often made of plastic or metal
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
illiberal	adj: opposed to liberal principles; narrow-minded or intolerant in one’s views or actions; not open to new or unconventional ideas
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
replace	v: to take the place of something
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
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
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
headwind	n: a wind blowing directly against the forward movement of an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, thereby slowing its progress and increasing fuel consumption
antithesis	n: the direct opposite; a contrast or opposition between two things
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
cede	v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
harangue	v: to aggressively or forcefully address a group of people, often with a lengthy and impassioned speech; to criticize or scold someone at length and with intensity; (noun) a lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
affidavit	n: a written statement made under oath, which is used as evidence in a legal proceeding
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
illustrious	adj: famous, respected, and honored
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
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
stricture	n: a restriction or limitation imposed on someone or something; a critical remark or comment; a tightness or narrowing in a body part, often due to a disease or injury
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;