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Word	Meaning	Advanced
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
silent	adj: without any or little sound
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
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
workaholic	n: a person who is addicted to work; a person who works excessively
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
millennial	adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
overtake	v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
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
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
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
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
red-blooded	adj: possessing the physical and mental attributes traditionally associated with full vitality, strength, and virility, typically used to describe a person who is fully engaged in life and passionate about their pursuits
tenure	n: the holding or possessing of a specific position, job, or property; the right to hold a position or property for a period of time
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
multigenerational	adj: involving or encompassing multiple generations, particularly within a family or community; relating to or affecting people of different age groups or life stages
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
workspace	n: a designated area or physical setting where work is performed, often in a business or office setting
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
harebrained	adj: foolish or reckless, often in an impulsive or ill-considered manner
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
cohort	n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
individualize	v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc.
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
crochet	n: a type of needlework or fabric-making that involves creating loops of thread or yarn with a hooked needle; an item or piece of clothing made using this technique
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
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
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
aloof	adj: emotionally detached or reserved; distant or uninvolved in personal relationships or social interactions; standing apart from others
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
tattered	adj: worn, torn, or ragged in appearance or condition, usually as a result of long use or hard wear; frayed or falling apart
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives