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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
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
writ	n: a written legal order or command
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
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
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
hustle	v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
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
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
entrepreneurship	n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
apprentice	n: a person who works for and learns from a skilled employer to become a skilled worker themselves
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
breadwinner	n: the member of a family who earns money to support the others
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
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
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
squat	v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
winery	n: a facility where grapes are processed, and wine is made and stored, often includes areas for tasting, tours, and sales
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
tribune	n: an official in ancient Rome who represented various social groups and had the power to veto decisions made by other officials; a platform or elevated area used for speaking or addressing a public audience
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
self-respect	n: a feeling of being proud of and confident in yourself
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
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
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
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
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
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
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
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
collateral	n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
crowdsourcing	n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
tailor	n: a person who makes, alters, or repairs clothing professionally, typically working in a tailor shop or boutique; (verb) to customize, modify, or adapt something to suit a particular purpose, need, or individual
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
replace	v: to take the place of something
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
competitiveness	n: the quality or characteristic of being competitive, or the ability or inclination to compete; the degree or extent to which someone or something is competitive in nature or behavior
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
participate	v: to take part in something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
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
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
emulate	v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
aberration	n: a deviation from the norm or expected pattern; a departure from what is considered normal or typical
exceptional	adj: standing out from others in a noteworthy or superior way, unusually good or impressive; representing an exception or deviation from the norm
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
layaway	n: a purchasing method in which a customer reserves and pays for a product over a period of time before taking possession of it; the act or process of reserving and paying for a product in this manner
consign	v: to give over, entrust, or assign control of something, particularly to another person, for safekeeping or delivery; to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose or use
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
plum	n: a small, sweet fruit with juicy flesh and a hard stone in the middle; a desirable or highly valued object, person, or position
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
kiddo	n: a term of endearment used to address a young child or an adult in a playful or affectionate manner
hire	v: to give somebody a job
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
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
undervalue	v: to assign too low a value to something
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause