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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
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
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
participate	v: to take part in something
improve	v: to make or become better
prosocial	adj: characterized by behavior that benefits others or society as a whole, often with little or no personal benefit or reward
antisocial	adj: not wanting to be around or spend time with other people; unwilling or unable to conform to accepted social norms or standards
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
immediately	adv: now or without delay
inspection	n: the act of examining, assessing, or reviewing something to ensure its accuracy, quality, safety, or compliance; the process of investigating or evaluating something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
sunflower	n: a plant with large, round flower heads that have bright yellow petals and a dark center, grown for its edible seeds and oil, as well as for decorative purposes
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
livestream	n: a real-time video or audio broadcast of an event, performance, or activity that is encoded and distributed over the Internet, usually through dedicated apps or websites, allowing distributed viewers to watch it remotely
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
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
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
bot	n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
incur	v: to suffer from something, usually something negative, such as a loss, cost, or financial burden; to become subject to something as a result of one’s actions or conduct
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
dashboard	n: a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft; a diagram that depicts critical information, typically one that provides a business overview
undersupply	n: a state or condition of insufficient or inadequate supply; a shortage or deficiency in the amount or availability of something
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
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
disinformation	n: false or misleading information that is spread deliberately, usually with the intent to deceive or manipulate public opinion
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
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
premier	adj: first in importance, order, or position; leading
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
wiggle	v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements
buttock	n: either of two fleshy masses at the lower end of the human trunk, formed mainly by the gluteal muscles and used for sitting and walking; the hindquarters of an animal
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
spokesperson	n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
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
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
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
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
humorous	adj: characterized by humor; funny, amusing, or entertaining; causing laughter or mirth
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
sublimation	n: the process of transforming a solid directly into a gas (or vice versa) without passing through the intermediate liquid phase; (of psychology) the channeling of repressed emotions or impulses into socially acceptable behavior or productive activities
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
hilarious	adj: extremely funny
malicious	adj: intended to do harm or upset other people; having the nature of the harm
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
payload	n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
divisiveness	n: the quality or state of causing separation or division, typically by promoting conflict or disagreement between groups of people
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
takedown	n: the act of forcibly removing someone or something from a position of power or prominence; (of sports or martial arts) an action or technique used to bring an opponent to the ground or disorient them
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
encroach	v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc.
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
radial	adj: of or relating to rays or the radii of a circle; spreading out from a central point
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
upvote	v: to express agreement, approval, or appreciation for a post or comment on a social media platform or forum, usually by clicking on a thumbs-up or similar icon
downvote	v: to vote against a post or comment on a website, often used on social media and discussion forums to indicate disapproval or disagreement with the content
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
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
eclectic	adj: deriving ideas, styles, or features from a diverse range of sources; representing a broad or diverse range of ideas or interests
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
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
ledger	n: a book or computer program used to keep track of financial transactions; a collection of records or accounts kept in such a book or program
fishy	adj: suspicious or untrustworthy; having the qualities or taste of fish
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
cocreate	v: to create something by working with others
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
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
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
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
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
legislature	n: a body of elected or appointed representatives who make laws for a country or state
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
scrape	v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter
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
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
legislative	adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature
oversight	n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
rift	n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
hackathon	n: an event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development collaborate intensively on software projects
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
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
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
crowd-funding	n: a method of raising funds or capital for a project, venture, or cause by obtaining contributions from a large number of individuals, typically through an online platform or website
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
teleworking	n: a work arrangement in which employees can work from home or another location instead of commuting to a physical office, often facilitated by technology such as video conferencing or remote desktop software
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
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
co-op	n: an organization, shop, business, or farm that is jointly owned and managed by a group of people who also work in it
crowdsourcing	n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
cohesion	n: the act or state of keeping or sticking together
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
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
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.
academician	n: a person who is a member of an academy, especially in the arts or sciences; a person who is an expert in a particular field of study or knowledge
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
uniformity	n: the state or quality of being the same or consistent in form, character, or action; the absence of variation or diversity
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
revitalization	n: the process of giving new life or energy to something
disinfect	v: to clean something using chemicals or other materials that kill germs or bacteria, making it safe and free from harmful microorganisms
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
aria	n: a song that is performed solo by a singer in an opera or oratorio, often with instrumental accompaniment
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
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
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
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
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
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
epicenter	n: the point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
frequent	adj: happening constantly
advisory	adj: giving advice or suggestions on a particular matter; having the function of providing recommendations or guidance
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
third-party	n: a person or organization that is not directly involved in a particular situation or transaction but has some interest in or influence over it; a neutral or impartial mediator who can help resolve disputes or differences between two parties
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
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
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
blizzard	n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
anarchist	n: a person who is skeptical of laws and governments and believes those are not necessary
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
showdown	n: a confrontation or decisive battle between two adversaries or opposing forces; a final or critical contest or test of strength, skill, or resolve
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
infodemic	n: a term used to describe an excessive amount of information, including rumors, false or misleading news, and other forms of misinformation, that is circulated rapidly and widely, often leading to confusion, anxiety, and panic
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
transcript	n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university
utterance	n: spoken or written words or phrases; the act of expressing or producing sounds or words
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
adhere	v: to stick firmly; to be compatible
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
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
broadband	n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer
jade	n: a green or white mineral, typically composed of jadeite or nephrite, used for making jewelry and ornamental objects; an old or over-worked horse
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
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
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
bandwidth	n: the amount of data that can be transmitted or processed at one time often used to describe the capacity of electronic communication or computing systems
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
municipality	n: a city, town, or local government organization that has governing authority over a specific geographic area
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
replace	v: to take the place of something
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
caption	n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document
extradition	n: the process by which a person who has been accused or convicted of a crime transferred from one jurisdiction or location to another for trial or punishment
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
entirely	adv: completely
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
console	v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
discord	n: lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; a disagreement or dispute; a harsh, unpleasant sound or noise
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
distaste	n: a feeling that someone something is unpleasant or unacceptable
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
appropriation	n: the act of taking something for one’s use or purpose, particularly without permission or legal right; the allocation or assignment of funds, resources, or property for a specific purpose or use
copyright	n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work
infringe	v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
twit	n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
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
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
detriment	n: something that causes harm, injury, or damage
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
retailer	n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities
closure	n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
evenly	adv: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
see-through	adj: allowing light to pass through so that objects on the other side can be seen clearly; lacking in substance or depth; transparent or obvious
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
kudos	n: praise, honor, or recognition for an achievement or accomplishment
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
tracer	n: a substance or device that makes something visible or distinguishable by leaving a visible mark or path behind it; a person or thing that traces, tracks, or follows; (of graphics) a tool or technique used to produce a precise outline of an image
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
whereabouts	n: the location of a person or thing; the place or region where someone or something is currently located
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
ambience	n: the atmosphere or feeling that is created by a specific environment, usually physical or sensory; the mood or character of a particular place or setting
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
cloud-computing	n: the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or personal computer
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
totalitarian	adj: of or relating to a system of government in which a single political party has complete control and power
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
barricade	n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack
definite	adj: clearly defined or determined; having no doubt or uncertainty; precise or exact
termination	n: the process or act of bringing something to an end or conclusion; an end or conclusion of something
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
singularity	n: (of black holes) a point or region in space-time where the gravitational field is infinite, and matter and energy are infinitely dense; the state, fact, quality, or condition of being one of a kind
plurality	n: the state of being plural or multiple; a majority of votes or shares held by one group in a multi-candidate or multi-party system
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
pessimism	n: a tendency to see the worst in things and anticipate adverse outcomes; a belief that the world is generally bad or that something will go wrong more often than it will go right
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
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
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
plural	n: the grammatical form of a noun or pronoun indicating that it refers to more than one thing or person