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Word	Meaning	Advanced
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
fluorescent	adj: emitting or reflecting vibrant and vivid light, especially under ultraviolet light; describing a type of lamp or bulb that produces such light
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
overhead	n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
beige	n: a pale sandy yellowish-brown color; a cloth or material of this color
beep	v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning
inexplicable	adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling
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
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
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
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
subconscious	adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
misaligned	adj: not properly aligned or arranged; not placed in the correct position or orientation
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
immense	adj: extremely large or great
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
elitist	adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
funnel	n: a tube or pipe that is wide at the top, sloping sides, narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; a smokestack on a ship or steam engine
unforgiving	adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored
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
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
indignity	n: an affront to one’s dignity or self-respect; an insult or humiliating treatment
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
thoughtful	adj: characterized by careful and considerate thinking; showing consideration for the feelings and needs of others; reflecting deep or serious thought
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
hunch	v: to lean forward or arch one’s back in a way that suggests a feeling of suspicion or uncertainty; to have a feeling or presentiment that something is true or likely to happen, without evidence or explicit proof
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
broad	adj: very wide; general
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
toothbrush	n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth
toothpaste	n: a paste or gel used for cleaning the teeth and freshening the breath
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
pavilion	n: a large, often ornate tent or booth, often used for entertainment or public events; a building or structure, often in a park or other public space, used for meetings, exhibitions, or social gatherings
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
primarily	adv: mainly
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
invaluable	adj: extremely useful, important, or valuable; describing something that cannot be measured in terms of monetary or material worth
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
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
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
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
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
registry	n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
parliamentary	adj: of or relating to a parliament (= a legislative body) or the system of government it is a part of
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
dividend	n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
drab	adj: dull, boring, or lacking in color or interest; lacking brightness or vibrancy; gloomy or cheerless
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is