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Word	Meaning	Advanced
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
wan	adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
swindler	n: a person who uses deceitful or fraudulent means to cheat or deceive others, often for financial gain; a fraudster or scam artist
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
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
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
fundraise	v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
rake	n: a garden tool with a long handle and curved, pointed teeth used for gathering fallen leaves, grass clippings, and other debris from lawns and gardens; a dissolute or immoral person, often one who pursues pleasure and debauchery to excess
valuation	n: an estimation of the worth or value of something
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or 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
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
bevy	n: a large group or collection of people or things, particularly a group of birds or women
gloss	n: a smooth and shiny surface on a material, often achieved through the application of a coating or finish; a brief or superficial explanation or description, often used to make something seem better or more attractive than it actually is; (verb) to make something appear better or more positive than it really is, often by using vague or misleading language
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
entrepreneurship	n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one
osmosis	n: the process by which molecules of a solvent (such as water) move through a semipermeable membrane from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration; the gradual or subtle absorption of knowledge, ideas, or influence from one source to another
gem	n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing
scoff	v: to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
resonant	adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
clientele	n: the customers or clients of a particular business, organization, or professional service; the people who regularly use or visit a particular establishment, often implying a sense of loyalty or repeat business
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
diverge	v: to move or extend in different directions from a common point; to branch off or deviate from a path or course
refinance	v: to obtain a new loan or mortgage by paying off an existing loan or mortgage, often to take advantage of lower interest rates or better terms
appraisal	n: an evaluation or assessment of the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
undervalue	v: to assign too low a value to something
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
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
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
redline	n: a boundary or threshold beyond which something is no longer acceptable or allowed; a mark or line drawn in red to indicate a specific limit or danger zone
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
pretended	adj: feigned or not genuine; assumed or simulated
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
heiress	n: a woman who inherits or is set to inherit a large sum of money, property, or other valuable assets from a family member, typically a parent or grandparent
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
socialite	n: a person, usually a woman, who is known for and participates in fashionable social events and is often wealthy or of high social status
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
overconsumption	n: the act of consuming too much of something, or the condition of consuming more than is necessary or advisable
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
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
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
likable	adj: having qualities that make a person or thing well-liked or attractive; pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable
perceptive	adj: having or showing keen insight, sharp observation, or understanding; able to detect subtle nuances or differences in people, situations, or environments
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
transatlantic	adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
coder	n: a person who designs, writes, and tests computer programs; encoder (= the device or software that converts some physical quantity, information, or data into a specific format based on certain rules)
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
tirelessly	adv: without getting tired or fatigued; persistently, energetically, and continuously working with great effort
cheaply	adv: in a stingy or inexpensive manner
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
interpersonal	adj: connected with relationships between people
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions