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Word	Meaning	Advanced
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
actively	adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
constantly	adv: all the time
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
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
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
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
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
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
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
heroism	n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
regurgitate	v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
cynicism	n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
silent	adj: without any or little sound
out-of-date	adj: no longer current or applicable; proceeding or produced in an older or previous time period and no longer considered fashionable, useful, or relevant
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
apathetic	adj: lacking interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent or unconcerned, often in situations where one might be expected to be emotionally engaged or invested
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
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
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
disengage	v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment