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Word	Meaning	Advanced
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
wreckage	n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
shareholder	n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
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
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
renewal	n: the process of making something new or active again; the act of renewing a subscription, license, etc.
overconfidence	n: excessive trust or faith in one’s abilities, judgments, or decisions, often leading to mistaken assumptions or risky behavior
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
infrequent	adj: occurring rarely or irregularly; happening at long intervals; not happening often or in large numbers
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
presumptuous	adj: excessively bold or forward; taking liberties beyond what is appropriate or socially acceptable
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
entirely	adv: completely
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
spitball	n: a small ball made from chewing gum or paper and moistened with saliva, typically thrown as a prank or in a playful manner; (verb) brainstorm or throw out ideas, often in a casual or non-committal manner
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
unavoidable	adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable
sandbox	n: an outdoor play area for children consisting of a box filled with sand; a virtual testing environment used for software development or security testing
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
beverage	n: a drink of any type
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
all-hands	adj: involving or including all members of a group or organization; a meeting or event where all members are expected to attend and participate
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
thunderous	adj: producing or accompanied by a loud, deep, rumbling sound, like that of thunder; intense, forceful, or impressive
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
ovation	n: a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation, usually given in the form of applause, for something or someone that is admired or respected
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
savior	n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
payoff	n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
unproductive	adj: not producing or able to produce very much or desired results
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
mediocrity	n: the state or quality of being average or of having only moderate ability, success, or value; the state or quality of being uninspired or unoriginal
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue