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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
lounge	n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
dart	n: a small narrow pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is thrown or shot; (verb) to move along rapidly and lightly
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
impersonation	n: the act of deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else, often for comedic or deceptive purposes
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about 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
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
underrepresented	adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized
contort	v: to (cause something to) twist and press out of its natural or normal shape
professionalism	n: the quality or conduct characterized by a specialist in a particular field having a high degree of skill, knowledge, and good judgment; the standard or code of behavior expected from a professional
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
elaboration	n: the act of adding more details, information, or explanation to something; the development or expansion of an idea, plan, or project
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
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.
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
guise	n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature
compartment	n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
pushback	n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
excellence	n: the quality of being extremely good
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
undeserved	adj: not warranted, justified, or earned; unjustifiable or unfair
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
allege	v: to claim or assert that something is true without providing proof or evidence
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
palatable	adj: having a pleasant or acceptable taste; pleasing or agreeable to the mind or senses; easily tolerated or accepted
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
ageism	n: discrimination or prejudice against individuals or groups based solely on their age, particularly against older people
ableism	n: discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities; the belief that non-disabled individuals are superior to those with disabilities
homophobia	n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
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
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
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
agreeable	adj: pleasant and enjoyable
aback	adv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something
pivotal	adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
riveting	adj: deeply engaging or captivating; capable of keeping one’s attention focused or fixed
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
constrict	v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
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
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
gaslight	v: to manipulate someone psychologically into doubting their perceptions and memories of events, typically to gain control over them or to make them question their own sanity; (noun) a type of lighting that was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, in which a flame burns within a glass globe to produce a steady light
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
nonbinary	adj: someone who does not identify as a man or a woman; not relating to, composed of, or including only two things
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
constantly	adv: all the time
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
straighten	v: to make something straight or orderly; to adjust or fix something crooked, bent, or misaligned
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
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
supervisor	n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
omit	v: to leave out or exclude something; to fail to do something that is expected or required
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
bigotry	n: intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
cower	v: to crouch or curl up in fear or apprehension; to shrink or recoil from something threatening, usually physically or mentally
silent	adj: without any or little sound
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
refrain	v: to avoid or stop doing something; to hold oneself back from an action
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
hire	v: to give somebody a job
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
underserved	adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services
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
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
expansive	adj: large or wide in extent or scope; friendly and open and willing to talk