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Word	Meaning	Advanced
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
blockchain	n: a system in which a growing list of payment records, called blocks, made in cryptocurrency is maintained across several computers that are securely linked
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
continuation	n: the act of carrying something on over time without interruption
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
bribery	n: the practice or attempt of offering something, usually money, to gain an unlawful advantage
grease	n: a thick, oily substance used to lubricate machines, surfaces, or moving parts; fat or oil used in cooking
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
middleman	n: a person who acts as an intermediary between two or more parties, often facilitating the exchange of goods or services and taking a commission or fee for their services
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
transact	v: to carry out or conduct a business or other transaction; to complete or fulfill an agreement, deal, or contract
cryptography	n: the study of the techniques and methods used for secure communication and information processing, particularly using codes and ciphers
immutable	adj: unchanging; permanent or unalterable
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
constantly	adv: all the time
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
custodian	n: a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a building, institution, or collection; a guardian or keeper of something valuable or important
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
Bitcoin	n: a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for secure financial transactions, control of additional unit creation, and verification of asset transfers, which operates independently of centralized banking systems and is based on a decentralized ledger technology called blockchain
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
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
identifiable	adj: capable of being recognized
tamper	v: to interfere with something in a way that causes damage or unauthorized alteration; to meddle with or manipulate something without permission or authority; (noun) a tool or device used for interfering with or altering something in a way that is unauthorized or illegal
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
recourse	n: a source of help or support, especially in a difficult or critical situation; the option or ability to seek or pursue something, particularly legal action or appeal
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
attest	v: to provide evidence or proof of something; to confirm or certify the authenticity of something; to bear witness to the truth of something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
cobble	n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
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
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
token	n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept
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
open-ended	adj: without any limits or restrictions; allowing for a spontaneous response
renege	v: to go back on a promise, commitment, or agreement; to fail to fulfill or fulfill an obligation or undertaking properly
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
escrow	n: a financial arrangement in which a third party holds money or property on behalf of two other parties until a particular condition is met
financing	n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
collateral	n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence
automated	adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
counterfeit	adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
infancy	n: the state or period of being a baby or very young child
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
certainty	n: the state of being certain
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way