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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
espionage	n: the practice of spying or gathering confidential information about a country or organization for political or military purposes; the act of obtaining secret or confidential information by means of spies or secret agents
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
lackluster	adj: lacking in luster or sheen; dull, uninspired, or lacking in energy or vitality; lacking brightness or sparkle
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
sophisticate	n: a person who has refined tastes, manners, or knowledge, often associated with urban sophistication or worldly experience; (verb) to make something or someone more complex, refined, or developed
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
phishing	n: the act of attempting to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or clicking on a malicious link by posing as a trustworthy entity in emails, texts, or other forms of communications
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
distinctly	adv: in a way that is clearly or noticeably different or separates from something else; in a way that is unmistakably or unequivocally defined or identifiable
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
entirely	adv: completely
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
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
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
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
immediately	adv: now or without delay
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
verification	n: the process of confirming the accuracy or truth of something, usually through investigation or experimentation; the act of validating or authenticating something
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
overlay	v: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it
flawless	adj: without any imperfections or errors; perfect or impeccable in appearance or performance
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
coffer	n: a strongbox or chest used for storing valuable objects or money; a fund or treasury, especially one used to hold or manage money, assets, or resources; a recessed panel used to decorate ceilings or other architectural features
regiment	n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
malware	n: a type of software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
anonymity	n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
peddle	v: to sell or promote something or spread an idea or story, often in a persistent or aggressive way
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
reputable	adj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected
yelp	n: a sharp, high-pitched bark or cry, typically made by a dog or fox
screenshot	n: a digital photograph or image of what is displayed on a computer or electronic screen, often used for capturing and sharing information or documenting an issue or problem
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
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
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights
android	n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
bot	n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
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
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
Ebola	n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
altruistic	adj: showing a selfless and disinterested concern for the happiness and well-being of other people
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
litigation	n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
mover	n: a person or company that specializes in moving goods or possessions from one location to another; a professional moving service or an individual who performs this task for friends, family members, or customers
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
unheard	adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention
byte	n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code
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
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something