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Word	Meaning	Advanced
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
linguist	n: a person who speaks several foreign languages; a person who studies or teaches languages or linguistics
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
unbeknownst	adv: without the knowledge or awareness of someone; without someone’s knowledge or participation
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
multilingual	adj: skilled in or using multiple languages; involving or relating to multiple languages or language groups
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
standout	n: a person or thing that is exceptionally good, impressive, or noticeable amidst others; something that stands out from the rest; (adjective) particularly prominent, noticeable, or superior in comparison to others in a group or context
monolingual	adj: being able to speak or use only one language
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
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
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
immediately	adv: now or without delay
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
decorate	v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
unnerving	adj: making someone lose courage or confidence, or feel nervous or frightened
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
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
proficiency	n: expertise or ability in a particular area or skill; skillfulness or adeptness in performing tasks or duties
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
lingua	n: (a Latin word that means “tongue”) a language used for communication; the organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing
sociocultural	adj: relating to or influenced by the social and cultural factors of a society or group, particularly in relation to its customs, beliefs, values, and practices
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
gist	n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation
participate	v: to take part in something
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
bilingual	n: a person who speaks two languages fluently; (adjective) involving or relating to two languages or language groups
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
subtractive	adj: characterized by taking away or removing something; involving the process of subtracting or reducing something from a larger whole or total
additive	n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
proficient	adj: having a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
multitasking	n: the ability to do more than one task at the same time; the state of doing more than one task at the same time
far-reaching	adj: having a wide or significant impact or influence
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
bisexual	adj: attracted to both men and women; capable of having a romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women
trilingual	adj: being able to speak three languages fluently or proficiently
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
figment	n: something invented or imagined, particularly something that is not real, tangible, or concrete; a product of the imagination
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
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
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position