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Word	Meaning	Advanced
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
scoop	n: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else
cleanup	n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
robbery	n: the taking of property or money from a person, business, or institution by force, threat, or intimidation; a crime that involves theft or stealing
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
bale	n: a large bundle of goods such as cotton, hay, or paper; a bundle of goods used to weigh a product, especially wool, hay, etc
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
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
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
widow	n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
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
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
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
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
detergent	n: a substance used for washing or cleaning, especially one that can remove dirt or stains effectively
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
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
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
recyclability	n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
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
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
tradable	adj: able to be traded or exchanged for something else, particularly in the context of financial markets or securities
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
Bitcoin	n: a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for secure financial transactions, control of additional unit creation, and verification of asset transfers, which operates independently of centralized banking systems and is based on a decentralized ledger technology called blockchain
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
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
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
gamification	n: the use of game design elements and techniques in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless