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Word	Meaning	Advanced
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
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
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
terminology	n: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
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
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
firewall	n: (in computing) a technological barrier designed to stop people from seeing or using the information on a computer without permission but still allow them to receive information that is sent to them
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
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
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
copycat	n: a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another individual; a product or design that is made to look like a popular or successful product from another company or brand
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
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.
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
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
sack	v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
hamlet	n: a small village or settlement, often without a church
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
immediately	adv: now or without delay
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
voiceless	adj: without a voice or the ability to speak
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
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
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
surname	n: the family name passed down through generations; a person’s last name
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
phonogram	n: a symbol or character representing a sound, word, or phrase, particularly in the context of a writing system or musical notation
harmonize	v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
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
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
crackdown	n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior
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
cat-and-mouse	adj: referring to a situation or activity involving a tricky and elusive pursuit or strategy, where one party is constantly trying to outsmart or evade the other
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
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
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
principality	n: a territory ruled by a prince or duke
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
arrest	v: to take into custody
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
purge	v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
birthright	n: a right or privilege that is considered to be a natural or inherent possession, often as a result of birth or ancestry
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
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
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
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do