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| # | Word | POS | Level | Definition & example |
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| 1 | election | noun | B2 | an event where people choose leaders by voting The election takes place in November. |
| 2 | protest | noun | B2 | a public show of disagreement with something Thousands joined the protest downtown. |
| 3 | conflict | noun | B2 | a serious disagreement or fight between groups The region has seen years of conflict. |
| 4 | crisis | noun | B2 | a time of great danger, difficulty, or trouble The water crisis affected millions. |
| 5 | inflation | noun | B2 | the continuing rise in the price of things Inflation made food more expensive. |
| 6 | refugee | noun | B2 | a person forced to leave their country for safety Refugees crossed the border to safety. |
| 7 | policy | noun | B2 | a plan of action chosen by a government The new policy supports small farms. |
| 8 | summit | noun | B2 | an important meeting between leaders World leaders met at the climate summit. |
| 9 | debate | noun | B2 | a formal discussion of different opinions The debate on taxes lasted two hours. |
| 10 | scandal | noun | B2 | an event that shocks people and harms a reputation The scandal forced the minister to step down. |
| 11 | allegation | noun | B2 | a claim that someone has done something wrong The allegations were never proven. |
| 12 | investigation | noun | B2 | a careful official search for facts Police opened an investigation into the fire. |
| 13 | parliament | noun | B2 | the group of people who make a country's laws Parliament voted on the new law. |
| 14 | treaty | noun | B2 | a formal agreement between countries The two nations signed a peace treaty. |
| 15 | sanction | noun | B2 | an official penalty placed on a country Trade sanctions hurt the economy. |
| 16 | humanitarian | adjective | B2 | related to helping people who are suffering Ships carried humanitarian aid to the port. |
| 17 | coverage | noun | B2 | the reporting of events by the news The station gave full coverage of the storm. |
| 18 | statement | noun | B2 | an official announcement about something The leader issued a statement today. |
| 19 | authorities | noun | B2 | the people or groups with official power The authorities closed the roads. |
| 20 | economy | noun | B2 | the system of trade, money, and industry in a country The economy is growing slowly. |
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