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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
replace	v: to take the place of something
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
dotcom	n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
surging	adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
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
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
quantify	v: to express or measure something in numerical terms
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
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
calculator	n: a small electronic device for making arithmetic calculations
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
ox	n: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
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
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
powerhouse	n: an electrical generating station; a person, organization, or thing that is extremely successful or influential
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
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
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
continuation	n: the act of carrying something on over time without interruption
amplification	n: the process of increasing the volume or intensity of something; the expansion or elaboration of a concept or idea
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
overtake	v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else
crossover	n: a work or artist that blends elements of different genres, styles, or cultures; a type of vehicle that combines the features of an SUV (sport utility vehicle) and a car; (of music) a work that successfully appeals to multiple audiences
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
standpoint	n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
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
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
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
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
unproductive	adj: not producing or able to produce very much or desired results
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
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
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
improve	v: to make or become better
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something