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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
prism	n: a three-dimensional object with a triangular base and parallel sides, which refracts (= to bend something) light that passes through it, resulting in the separation and display of the colors of the visible spectrum; a metaphorical term used to describe a situation that reveals or illuminates various aspects or perspectives of a particular phenomenon or topic
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
supercomputer	n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
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
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
intercept	v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
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
wrongdoing	n: an improper or illegal behavior or action
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
naysaying	n: the act or practice of habitually objecting or criticizing; a tendency to be negative, pessimistic, or unsupportive
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
sabotage	n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
decrypt	v: to convert encoded or scrambled information or messages into a form that is intelligible or understandable; to reveal information that is hidden or obscured, such as data that has been encrypted for security purposes
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
boggle	v: to be overwhelmed or surprised by something; to hesitate or be uncertain about something; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or surprised
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
backdoor	adj: a term used to describe an unauthorized or concealed means of accessing a computer system or network, typically through a loophole or vulnerability in the system
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
outlandish	adj: bizarre, strange, or unconventional in appearance, behavior, or thought, often in a way that is seen as foreign or exotic; unusual or strikingly different from what is expected or normal
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
malware	n: a type of software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
occasional	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
end-to-end	adj: extending the full length of something, from one end to the other; covering the entire process or procedure without interruption or disconnect
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
maim	v: to injure or wound someone seriously, particularly by permanently disabling or disfiguring a body part
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
negotiable	adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation
incriminate	v: to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
replace	v: to take the place of something
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position