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Word	Meaning	Advanced
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
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
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
gibbon	n: a type of small to medium-sized ape found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, known for their long arms, agile movement, and distinct vocalizations
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
linguist	n: a person who speaks several foreign languages; a person who studies or teaches languages or linguistics
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
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
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
telegraph	n: a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
typewriter	n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over
keyboard	n: device consisting of a set of keys on a piano, typewriter, computer, etc., that you press to make it work
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
punctuate	v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
baggy	adj: loose-fitting or puffed out in shape, typically about clothing
blackboard	n: a large board made of a smooth, usually dark-colored slate attached to a wall used by teachers in schools for writing on with chalk
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
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
substrate	n: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
hiccup	n: an involuntary movement of the muscles of the diaphragm and chest that causes a sudden intake of breath with a sound similar to a “hiccup”
guffaw	v: to laugh loudly and boisterously, often in a somewhat uncontrolled manner; (noun) a loud and boisterous laugh
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
dissertation	n: a long and formal written treatise or discourse, often presenting research or analysis on a particular subject or topic, in support of a degree or academic qualification
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
sally	n: a sudden, impulsive outing or excursion; a witty or clever remark
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
thigh	n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg
wistful	adj: expressing a feeling of vague, sad, or inconsolable longing
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
abbey	n: a monastery or convent, especially for monks or nuns
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
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.
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
elegance	n: the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
superintendent	n: a person who is responsible for the management or supervision of a particular organization, institution, or system, especially in an educational or public service context
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
bilingual	n: a person who speaks two languages fluently; (adjective) involving or relating to two languages or language groups
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
dormitory	n: a large room or building that provides sleeping quarters for multiple people, typically students or workers, often in separate beds or cubicles
slang	n: informal or non-standard language that is often used within a specific group or culture and may not be considered appropriate in a professional or formal context
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
sequel	n: a book, film, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one
sheaf	n: a bundle or stack of objects, typically tied together, in particular, a bundle of cut stalks of grain or other plants
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God