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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
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
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
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
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
overzealous	adj: excessive or overly enthusiastic in one’s zeal or devotion to a cause or belief
limelight	n: a bright light produced by heating a piece of lime in an oxygen-hydrogen flame; a metaphorical expression meaning to be the center of attention or in the public eye
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
quinoa	n: a grain-like crop grown in South America, often used as a gluten-free grain substitute in cooking and baking, known for its high nutritional value and versatility
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
cafeteria	n: a restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter and pay for what they have taken, often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
sausage	n: a type of meat product usually made from pork, beef, or poultry, chopped into small pieces, put in a long tube of skin, then cooked or served cold in thin slices
kale	n: a type of leafy green vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family, often eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish
crunch	n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation
accusatory	adj: expressing or implying blame or fault; suggesting or conveying the act of accusing someone or something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
pang	n: a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress, often emotional or mental discomfort
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
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
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
underperform	v: to perform less successfully or effectively than expected, needed, or desired; to fail to meet one’s own or others’ expectations or standards
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
nourishment	n: food or other substances necessary for growth and health
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
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
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
donna	n: (also used as “prima donna”) a title of respect given in Italy to a woman of rank or nobility; a woman of distinction or importance
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
overhaul	n: a thorough examination, evaluation, or inspection of something, often with the intent of making necessary improvements; a major reorganization or restructuring of a system or process; (verb) to thoroughly examine, repair, and improve something to ensure that it is functioning properly and up to standard
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
peach	n: juicy, sweet fruit with fuzzy, pinkish-yellow skin; a person or thing that is particularly pleasing or attractive
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
nourishing	adj: providing the necessary nutrients or sustenance to support health and growth
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
improve	v: to make or become better
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
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time