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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
malnourished	adj: not getting enough of the right type of food to stay healthy and strong
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
downturn	n: a period of decline, typically in an economy, characterized by reduced trade and business activity and a fall in prices and employment
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
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
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
shareholder	n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
cocoa	n: a powder made from roasted cacao beans used to flavor sweets and drinks; the dried and fermented seeds from which the powder is made
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
improve	v: to make or become better
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
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
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
valuation	n: an estimation of the worth or value of something
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
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
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
cringe	v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
hesitant	adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
negate	v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
mercenary	n: a professional soldier who will fight for any country or organization that offers payment
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
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
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
donate	v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
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
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion