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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
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
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
nonconformist	n: a person who refuses to conform to established customs, norms, or beliefs, often characterized by independent thinking and behavior; members of Protestant groups in England during the 16th to 19th centuries who dissented from the Church of England
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
procrastinate	v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
precrastinator	n: (antonym for “procrastinator”) a person who tends to complete tasks as soon as possible, often excessively or prematurely; someone who inclines to finish or accomplish tasks far ahead of the deadline or required time
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
moderately	adv: to an average size, amount, degree, or strength;
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
frenzy	n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
dangle	v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
incubate	v: to keep warm and protected, especially to hatch eggs; to develop and nurture
divergent	adj: different or becoming different from another or a standard; tending to move apart in different directions
nonlinear	adj: pertaining to a system or process that does not follow a straight or predictable path, often resulting in unexpected or unpredictable outcomes or behaviors
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
self-respect	n: a feeling of being proud of and confident in yourself
diligent	adj: showing or characterized by care and effort in your work or duties
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
agony	n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
toil	v: to work hard and persistently; to engage in physically or mentally demanding tasks or activities for extended periods of time
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
diversion	n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief
optics	n: the academic study of vision and light
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
scribble	v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
improvise	v: to create or perform something on the spot, without preparation or planning; to use what one has available to do or create something
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
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
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
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
improve	v: to make or become better
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
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
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
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
self-doubt	n: lack of confidence in one’s abilities or oneself
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
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
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
chrome	n: a type of polished metal that is highly reflective and has a mirror-like finish; a web browser developed by Google
outperform	v: to be or do something compared to others of a similar type
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
safari	n: an expedition, usually with a guide, for viewing or hunting wild animals, especially in Africa
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
resourceful	adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
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
screenwriter	n: a writer who writes or creates scripts, screenplays, or stories for movies, television shows, or other visual media
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
redo	v: to do again, usually to correct or improve upon a previous attempt; to renovate or redesign something to make it better or more suitable
musky	adj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
silent	adj: without any or little sound
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
creepy	adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
churn	v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection