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Word	Meaning	Advanced
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
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
modernize	v: to bring up to date or make contemporary in style or function; to bring modern methods or resources into an existing organization or system
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
modernity	n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
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
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
immediately	adv: now or without delay
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
likewise	adv: in the same way
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
pluralistic	n: a society or system composed of multiple diverse groups or elements
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
prosaic	adj: lacking excitement, imagination, or originality; dull, ordinary, or commonplace; relating to or characteristic of prose rather than poetry
handover	n: the act of transferring something, such as authority, control, or possession, from one entity or individual to another
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
wager	n: a bet or gamble, typically involving a sum of money, on the outcome of an event or situation
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
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
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
multiracial	adj: consisting of or involving people from multiple racial backgrounds
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
absorption	n: a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
legitimacy	n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
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
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
embodiment	n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
aristocracy	n: a group of persons with high social status
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
intruder	n: someone who enters a place or situation without permission or invitation; someone who interrupts or interferes in something
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
patriarch	n: a man who is the head of a family or tribe or a man who is revered because of his age, wisdom, or spiritual leadership
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
patronage	n: the support or encouragement of a person or group, especially in the form of sponsorship or financial aid; the power or privilege of making appointments or bestowing favors, typically by a patron or patroness
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
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
statecraft	n: the skill or practice of conducting government affairs; the art of diplomacy or political management
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canal	n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
competence	n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
unerringly	adv: without making mistakes or errors; in a manner that is precise, accurate, or reliable
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept 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
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
parochial	adj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
virtually	adv: almost completely
vis-a-vis	adv: face to face with; in relation to or in comparison with
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
knowledgeable	adj: having or showing extensive knowledge, expertise, or understanding of a particular subject or field
germane	adj: relevant or appropriate to a particular subject or matter; closely connected or related
usurp	v: to take or claim a position, power, authority, etc., without the right or legitimate claim; to seize and hold something, especially a position or power, by force
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
increasingly	adv: more and more
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
conversant	adj: knowledgeable or familiar with a particular topic or discipline; able to engage in or carry on a conversation about a specific subject
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
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
oblivion	n: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown; the state of being unconscious or unaware; the condition of being destroyed, wiped out, or erased from existence
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
alas	adv: (also exclamation) an expression of grief, condolence, or regret that is used to acknowledge a situation or outcome that is unfortunate or disappointing
Confucian	adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
underneath	adv: under or below something else
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
big-picture	adj: relating to or considering the overall perspective or larger context of a situation or issue; (noun) the overall or general significance or importance of something
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
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
humanist	n: a person who is concerned with the welfare and rights of all human beings; one who believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person and stresses the importance of human values and ethical principles
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing