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Word	Meaning	Advanced
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
fortify	v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support
onslaught	n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
dissuade	v: to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or deter someone from a course of action
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
geothermal	adj: relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth; often used to refer to energy produced by tapping into the natural heat of the earth
hydropower	n: electricity generated from the energy of moving water, usually using turbines and dams in rivers or other bodies of water
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
compatible	adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
troubling	adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
incur	v: to suffer from something, usually something negative, such as a loss, cost, or financial burden; to become subject to something as a result of one’s actions or conduct
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
premium	n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value
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
constantly	adv: all the time
depreciate	v: to decrease in value or worth over time; to become less valuable or less esteemed over time
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
conventionally	adv: in a way that follows accepted customs, rules, or standards; in a way that is typical or traditional
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
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
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
sorely	adv: to a great extent; greatly or severely; in a way that causes pain, distress, or hardship
cusp	n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved
financing	n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
cushion	n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
kick-start	v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
entirely	adv: completely
increasingly	adv: more and more
erratic	adj: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or predictable behavior; unpredictable or inconsistent in movement, behavior, or quality
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
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
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
utmost	adj: greatest in degree, extent, or intensity; of the highest or greatest importance, significance, or priority
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
reclassify	v: to divide things or people into new or different groups
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
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
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
improve	v: to make or become better
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
avalanche	n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances