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Word	Meaning	Advanced
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
landslide	n: a large, sudden movement of a mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
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
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
informal	adj: relaxed, casual, or unofficial in style or manner; not ceremonious or strict in adherence to rules or conventions; suitable for ordinary or everyday occasions
broad	adj: very wide; general
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
urbanization	n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
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
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
impede	v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
disseminate	v: to spread or distribute widely, especially information or ideas; to scatter or disperse
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
unreliable	adj: not able to be trusted or depended on
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
atlas	n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
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
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
improve	v: to make or become better
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
stairway	n: a set of stairs that connects two floors or levels of a building, often with a handrail or banister for safety
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
financing	n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
emulate	v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
dweller	n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
compact	adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual
setup	n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
unofficial	adj: not authorized or recognized by an authority or organization; informal; not having an official status or position
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
romanticize	v: to make something seem more attractive or appealing than it is, especially by exaggerating or idealizing its qualities; to view or present something in a romantic or sentimental way
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
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
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing