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Word	Meaning	Advanced
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
overreact	v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
proceeds	n: the money or profit earned from a particular activity or venture; the total amount collected from a sale or fundraiser
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
hire	v: to give somebody a job
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
self-doubt	n: lack of confidence in one’s abilities or oneself
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
underrepresented	adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
backfire	v: to have an opposite and undesirable effect to what was intended; to make a sudden noise like an explosion
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
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
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
outperform	v: to be or do something compared to others of a similar type
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
acumen	n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
lodge	n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
inertia	n: the quality or state of being inactive, sluggish, or slow to move or act
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
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
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
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
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
frequent	adj: happening constantly
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
non-existent	adj: not real; not existing or having no real existence
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
petri	n: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
playbook	n: a set of strategies or tactics used in a particular situation, often in a business or political context; a guidebook or manual that outlines a specific plan of action
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
tenet	n: one of the fundamental ideas or beliefs upon which a theory or broader group of views is founded
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
quantitative	adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
constantly	adv: all the time
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text