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Word	Meaning	Advanced
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
numeracy	n: the ability to understand and work with numbers, particularly in the context of everyday life and practical applications
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
low-end	adj: referring to the lower quality or less expensive version of a product or technology, typically associated with budget options or basic functionality
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
decimal	adj: based on or counted in the number 10
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
dichotomy	n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts
immutable	adj: unchanging; permanent or unalterable
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
certainty	n: the state of being certain
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
graphics	n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
etymology	n: the study of the origin and history of words, including changes in meaning and form over time; the history of a particular word or phrase
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
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
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
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
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
entirely	adv: completely
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
apoplectic	adj: overcome with anger, rage, or extreme indignation; extremely furious or enraged; (of medicine) related to or indicating a stroke
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
overweight	adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
disjoint	adj: not connected or joined; lacking coherence or coordination
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
statistician	n: a person who studies or is an expert in statistics
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
isotype	n: a variant form of a gene or an antibody molecule characterized by differences in genetic sequence, structure, or function
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
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
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
layout	n: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or set out
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
revert	v: to return to a previous state or condition; to reply
heuristic	adj: relating to a trial-and-error method of problem-solving, often involving learning from one’s mistakes and using feedback to improve one’s approach; also used to describe a problem-solving method or approach that is practical, efficient, or intuitive
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
gamification	n: the use of game design elements and techniques in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
preconceived	adj: (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand, especially without evidence for its truth or usefulness
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
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
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly