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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
receptionist	n: a person employed at a front desk or in a waiting area of an office, hotel, or other organization, whose job is to greet visitors, answer phones, and perform other general administrative tasks
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
ruthlessly	adv: without compassion or pity; mercilessly
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
silent	adj: without any or little sound
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
militant	n: willing to use force or violence to achieve a political or social goal
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
quantifiable	adj: able to be measured, expressed, or quantified in numerical or statistical terms
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
debunk	v: to expose or dismiss as false, exaggerated, or worthless
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
exasperated	adj: feeling intense irritation or frustration, especially over a persistent problem or difficulty
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
quintessence	n: the perfect example of a quality or class
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
notch	n: a V-shaped cut or indentation made in a surface or edge; a level of achievement or success; a point or degree of measurement or comparison
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
bristle	n: a stiff, short hair on a mammal’s skin or a natural or artificial brush; a stiff, sharp point on a plant such as a thorn or a prickle; (verb) to react defensively to something; to stand up stiffly and be rigid
hire	v: to give somebody a job
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
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
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
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
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
stump	v: to cause to be perplexed or confused; (noun) the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
maid	n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
bovine	adj: relating to or resembling cows or cattle; pertaining to the characteristics or behavior of bovines
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
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
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
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
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount