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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
monolingual	adj: being able to speak or use only one language
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
parrot	n: a tropical bird with a curved beak and the ability to mimic sounds, often kept as a pet and trained to copy the human voice
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
hallucinogen	n: a substance that produces hallucinations (i.e., perceptions of things that are not present or real), such as LSD, psilocybin, or mescaline
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
snort	v: to forcefully inhale air through the nose in a loud manner, often to express amusement, derision, or disgust; to inhale drugs or other substances through the nose
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
prank	n: a playful or mischievous trick, practical joke, or act of mischief performed with the intention of amusing or surprising others
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
commentator	n: a person who provides commentary or analysis, particularly about a specific event, topic, or field, such as sports, news, or politics
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
spout	n: a tube or chute through which something, particularly a liquid, can be poured or discharged in a continuous stream; a projecting tube or pipe that transfers fluids from one container to another; (verb) to send out a stream of liquid or gas, typically in a forceful way
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
geeky	adj: characterized by an intense interest or expertise in a particular subject or hobby, sometimes to the detriment of social skills or other interests
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
entirely	adv: completely
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
cookout	n: an outdoor social gathering or party where food, especially grilled or barbecued, is cooked and served; a casual meal or gathering with an emphasis on outdoor cooking and dining
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
participate	v: to take part in something
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
writ	n: a written legal order or command
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
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
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
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
speedy	adj: characterized by fast or quick movements, actions, or processes; rapid; swift
weightless	adj: having no weight or feeling as if one has no weight, often related to zero gravity or outer space
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
crackdown	n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
rout	n: a disorderly retreat or defeat of an army or group; a decisive defeat
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
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
capitol	n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
lumpy	adj: having many small bumps, irregularities, or unevenness; forming or consisting of small lumps
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
miller	n: a person who operates a mill (= a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing), especially a grain mill
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.
cartographer	v: a person who creates or produces maps, typically by gathering or analyzing geographic data and using specialized software or tools
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
bloated	adj: having an abnormally swollen or enlarged appearance, often due to an accumulation of fluid or excessive consumption of food or drink
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
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
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
graham	n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour
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
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
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
cosmopolitanism	n: the ideology or belief in the idea that all human beings belong to a single worldwide community and share a common set of moral and ethical values; the acceptance and embrace of diverse cultures and lifestyles
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
rewire	v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
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
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
chrome	n: a type of polished metal that is highly reflective and has a mirror-like finish; a web browser developed by Google
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
queue	n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
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
emir	n: a title of high rank used in some Islamic countries, typically for a ruler or governor; a member of a ruling family in such a country
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
shaft	n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column
chisel	n: a tool with a sharpened edge at one end used for shaping wood, stone, or metal; (verb) to engage in deceitful behavior
conceivable	adj: imaginable or possible to understand or believe in the mind
moniker	n: a name or nickname, especially one that is unconventional or adopted rather than given
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
repurpose	v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
xenophobia	n: (antonym of “xenophile”) extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
linebacker	n: a defensive player in American football whose primary responsibility is to tackle the ball carrier or block pass attempts by the opposing team
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
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
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants