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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
reminisce	v: to recall or remember past events or experiences, often with nostalgia or fondness
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
garment	n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
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.
hinder	v: to make it difficult for someone to do something; to limit the development of something
infringe	v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
sari	n: a garment worn primarily by women from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a length of fabric that is draped and wrapped around the body in various styles
kimono	n: a traditional Japanese garment worn by women, consisting of a T-shaped robe with wide sleeves and a wraparound obi sash
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
necessitate	v: to make something necessary or essential; to require something as a condition or consequence
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
revise	v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
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
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
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
straddle	v: to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something or someone; to adopt a position or attitude that involves a compromise or combination of two or more opposing principles, ideas, or interests
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
uproar	n: a state of loud and confused noise and excitement, especially caused by public protest or dissent
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
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
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
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
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
filmmaking	n: the process or art of making movies
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
headscarf	n: a piece of cloth worn on the head, often for religious or cultural reasons
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
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
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
realization	n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
familiarity	n: a state of being well-known or closely acquainted with someone or something; the quality of being easily recognized or understood; a feeling of comfort or ease in a particular environment or with a certain situation
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games