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Word	Meaning	Advanced
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
outsmart	v: to defeat or best someone through cleverness, cunning, or intelligence, to prevail over someone by being smarter or more strategic
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
rarefied	adj: not commonly known or understood, particularly due to belonging to a specialized or elite group
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
acumen	n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters
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
cumbersome	adj: difficult to handle or use, especially because of being large, heavy, or not effective; not elegant or graceful in expression
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
emulate	v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
on-air	adj: relating to or occurring during a live broadcast on radio or television; being broadcast
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
gravitation	n: the force by which a celestial body, such as the Earth, pulls objects toward its center; the attraction between two or more objects due to their mass
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
high-profile	adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media
actress	n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies
nameless	adj: without a name or unknown; not named or identified
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
up-and-coming	adj: having a promising future, showing signs of potential success, likely to become important or successful
seasoned	adj: experienced, having acquired extensive knowledge or skill in a particular field or activity
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
immediately	adv: now or without delay
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
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
scathe	v: to harm or injure someone or something, often by using words or criticism; to cut or wound deeply
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
indefensible	adj: unable to be protected or justified from criticism
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
hire	v: to give somebody a job
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
transferable	adj: able to be transferred or moved from one place or situation to another; legally able to be moved to the ownership of another
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
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
upsurge	n: a sudden and significant increase, a rise, or surge in something, especially in intensity or frequency
subscription	n: the act of signing up to receive something, typically a publication, service, etc., regularly
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
peel	v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
sear	v: to char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with intense heat; (of pain or experience) to be deeply felt or remembered over a long time
custodian	n: a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a building, institution, or collection; a guardian or keeper of something valuable or important
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
swagger	v: to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
torrid	adj: exceptionally hot and dry, scorching; having or expressing intense passion, love, or desire
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
unequivocal	adj: admitting of no doubt; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
unify	v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
detrimental	adj: causing harm or damage
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
inequity	n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice