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Word	Meaning	Advanced
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
improve	v: to make or become better
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
peg	n: a small cylindrical or tapered pin used to fasten or secure something, such as clothing, on a line, or in carpentry and woodworking; (verb) to fasten or secure something using a peg or similar object; to mark or indicate a level or position using a peg or similar object
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
fertility	n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
winnow	v: to separate or remove the undesirable or unnecessary parts of a group or collection; to narrow down or sift through something to find what is useful or valuable
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
rectangle	n: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
hardy	adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
crucible	n: a vessel made of ceramic, metal, or other materials used for melting or fusing substances at high temperatures; a difficult or trying experience that tests one’s character or resilience
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
laurel	n: an evergreen shrub or tree with dark green leaves that is often used symbolically to represent victory, honor, or accomplishment
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
inaccurate	adj: not completely correct or exact; not conforming to the truth or a standard
expertise	n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
respondent	n: a person who answers questions in a survey or research study, or someone who responds to a complaint or accusation
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
affirmative	adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
participate	v: to take part in something
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
disavow	v: to deny any responsibility, connection, or knowledge of something; to reject or repudiate something as being false, untrue, or unauthorized
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
pager	n: a small electronic device used for sending and receiving short text messages, often used in hospitals or other professional settings
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
downturn	n: a period of decline, typically in an economy, characterized by reduced trade and business activity and a fall in prices and employment
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
accepting	adj: willing to receive or to take something offered
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
recall	v: to remember something
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
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
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
nebulous	adj: hazy, vague, or ill-defined; of or relating to or resembling a nebula (= an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space)
constantly	adv: all the time
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
savor	v: to enjoy or appreciate something fully; to relish or delight in something delicious or enjoyable; to preserve or season with a savory flavor
appreciative	adj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type