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Word	Meaning	Advanced
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
broad	adj: very wide; general
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
one-upmanship	n: the practice of gaining an advantage or showing superiority over others, often through competitive or aggressive behavior
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
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
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
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
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
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
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
tab	n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
kindle	v: to start a fire; to light
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
popularity	n: the state of being widely accepted, admired, or appreciated by many people
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
retro	adj: imitative of styles or trends from earlier times, especially from the mid-20th century; referring to the past; characterized by a nostalgic or vintage quality
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
espresso	n: a strong, concentrated, and finely ground coffee beverage, typically served in a small cup or demitasse originating in Italy, which is characterized by its rich, dark flavor and thick, foamy crema on top
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
kiosk	n: a small, often freestanding structure or booth, typically used as a retail outlet or information center, particularly in a public space or high-traffic area
thunder	n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
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
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
shebang	n: a situation, event, or thing often used to convey emphasis or excitement; a computer script or programming construct, especially in Unix-based systems, denoted by the “#!” characters at the beginning of a file
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
intonation	n: the rise and fall of the voice pitch in speaking
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
copyright	n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work
fabulous	adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
out-of-print	adj: of or relating to a book, periodical, or other printed material that is no longer being printed or produced, either due to lack of demand or the company or author choosing to discontinue it
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
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
oceanography	n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land
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
participate	v: to take part in something
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
thorny	adj: full of or covered with thorns; prickly; (of a problem) difficult to deal with
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
litigate	v: to initiate or engage in legal proceedings, typically to settle a dispute or enforce a legal right
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
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
bandwidth	n: the amount of data that can be transmitted or processed at one time often used to describe the capacity of electronic communication or computing systems
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
theatrical	adj: relating to drama, acting, or the theater; having the quality of a performance or show
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
amateur	adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
dreadfully	adv: extremely; causing or inspiring dread or fear; in a way that is very bad, unpleasant, or unfortunate
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
celluloid	n: a transparent and highly flammable plastic material that was commonly used for making a photographic film, as well as for manufacturing objects like hair combs and other small items; often used as a term referring to motion pictures or the film industry
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
alpha	n: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property