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Word	Meaning	Advanced
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
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
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
bishop	n: a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy who holds spiritual and administrative authority over a geographic region or diocese; a chess piece that moves diagonally and is marked with a symbol resembling a bishop’s hat
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
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
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
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
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
improve	v: to make or become better
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
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
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
banker	n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
floppy	adj: not stiff or firm; hanging loosely
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
unproductive	adj: not producing or able to produce very much or desired results
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
connectivity	n: the state or quality of being connected or interconnected; the ability of devices, systems, or networks to communicate with and exchange information with each other
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
underdeveloped	adj: not fully developed or mature; lacking in progress or advancement
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
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
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
gadget	n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job
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
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
generalist	adj: relating to or characterized by a broad range of knowledge, skills, or interests rather than specialized or deep expertise in a particular field or domain
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
dependable	adj: trustworthy and reliable; capable of being relied on or depended upon
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
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
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
paternalism	n: the practice or belief of governing or managing individuals or groups in a manner that is considered to be nurturing or protective but also limiting or controlling their freedom and autonomy
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
modem	n: a device that converts digital signals from a computer or other electronic device into analog signals that can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines and that converts incoming analog signals back into digital form for use by the computer or device
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
consortium	n: a group or association of individuals, organizations, or businesses that come together for a common purpose or goal
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
coffer	n: a strongbox or chest used for storing valuable objects or money; a fund or treasury, especially one used to hold or manage money, assets, or resources; a recessed panel used to decorate ceilings or other architectural features
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
recipient	n: a person who receives something
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
uneducated	adj: lacking knowledge or education
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
dean	n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
generator	n: a machine that produces electricity
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
manure	n: organic matter, such as animal dung or decaying plant material, used as fertilizer to improve the fertility of soil; animal waste material used as fertilizer
biogas	n: a type of gas that is produced from organic matter such as crops, animal waste, or sewage, often used as a source of energy or fuel
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something