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Word	Meaning	Advanced
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
constantly	adv: all the time
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
preteen	n: a child who is between the ages of nine and twelve, typically characterized as being preadolescent
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
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
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
react	v: to take action in response to something
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
overhear	v: to hear what other people are saying without intending to and their knowledge
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
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
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
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
improve	v: to make or become better
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
inflammation	n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
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
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
participate	v: to take part in something
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
coworker	n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization