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Word	Meaning	Advanced
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing 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
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
piracy	n: the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else’s work, such as a book, song, or movie; the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
discontinue	v: to cease or stop doing something; to interrupt or terminate something that is already ongoing or in progress
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
mariner	n: a sailor or seaman; someone who works or travels on a boat or ship
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
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
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
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
narcotic	n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
submersible	adj: able to be operated or used underwater; capable of being submerged in water or other liquid
cartel	n: a group of businesses or organizations that join together to control the production and distribution of a particular product or service, often to limit competition and increase profits
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
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
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
poppy	n: a plant with large, showy flowers of various colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white, and a capsule containing small seeds, and some species of poppy are used to produce opium and its derivatives
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
withhold	v: to not give or grant something due, expected, or requested
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
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
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
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
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
myopic	adj: near-sighted; lacking foresight or ability to plan; narrow-minded or lacking in perspective
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
participate	v: to take part in something
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
increasingly	adv: more and more
admiral	n: a high-ranking naval officer commissioned to serve as commander of a fleet or naval station; the commander of a naval force or fleet; a naval officer of high rank
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
optic	adj: relating to vision or the eyes; relating to or involving light or optics
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
evocation	n: the act of calling forth or conjuring something, often a memory, emotion, or response; a strong impression or feeling that something was present or recalled
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
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
somber	adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
barrack	v: to provide accommodations or housing, often for military personnel or sports teams; to spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a large building or group of buildings that provide temporary housing for soldiers or other military personnel
rheostat	n: an electrical device or component used to control the flow of electric current by varying resistance, often used to adjust the brightness or intensity in lighting circuits or to control the speed of motors
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group