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Word	Meaning	Advanced
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
hazard	n: something dangerous and likely to cause damage
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
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
disproportionate	adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
regulatory	adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
cumulative	adj: increasing or growing by one addition after another
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
glaring	adj: extremely noticeable or obvious, often in a way that is unpleasant or unpleasantly bright
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
polluted	adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
unforgettable	adj: impossible to forget
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
baton	n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
petrochemical	n: a chemical compound derived from petroleum or natural gas, used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic fibers, and other products
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
refinery	n: a facility that is used to process, purify, and refine raw materials such as oil or metal into a more useful or valuable form
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
incinerate	v: to burn something, especially waste material completely
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
redline	n: a boundary or threshold beyond which something is no longer acceptable or allowed; a mark or line drawn in red to indicate a specific limit or danger zone
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
fume	v: to emit gas, smoke, vapor, or a strong, unpleasant odor; to show anger, irritation, or annoyance in a visible way; (noun) gas or vapor that is emitted from a substance, usually as a result of heating or combustion
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
diesel	n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
uptown	adv: in or towards the upper or more affluent part of a city or town; characterized by or associated with wealth, luxury, or sophistication
depot	n: a place or a building where goods, materials, or equipment are stored, manufactured, or distributed; a transportation hub where buses or trains start or end their journeys
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
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
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
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
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
stranded	adj: left in a difficult or helpless position without access to help or resources; unable to move or proceed
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
evacuate	v: to remove people or things from a place of danger or threat; to leave or abandon a place or situation, often due to fear or risk
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
tactic	n: a method or strategy used to achieve a particular goal or objective
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
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
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
redress	v: to correct an error, a fault, or something bad
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
inflection	n: a change in the pitch or tone of one’s voice; a change in the form of a word to indicate tense, mood, gender, or other grammatical categories
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
ambivalence	n: the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone or something; the coexistence of opposing attitudes or emotions towards a person, thing, or situation
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection