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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
rancorous	adj: characterized by bitterness or resentment, especially long-standing or deep-seated; marked by a desire for revenge or retaliation; caustic or sarcastic in speech or tone
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
meritocratic	adj: based on the principle that the talented should be chosen and moved ahead based on their achievements
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
ivy	n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
corrosive	adj: having the ability to corrode or erode a material or substance; causing damage or deterioration over time; harmful or destructive
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
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
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
stagnant	adj: not flowing or circulating; standing still; stagnant water
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
proponent	n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause
bracing	adj: refreshing or invigorating; designed to provide support or stability
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
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
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
arbiter	n: a person with authority to settle or judge a dispute or disagreement; an impartial third party who makes a judgment or decision
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
diploma	n: a document showing the completion of a course of study or a portion of the education program; a course of study at a college or university
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
participate	v: to take part in something
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
assassin	n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
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
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
childcare	n: a service involving care for other people’s children
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
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
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
ethic	n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others