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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
entrepreneurship	n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one
participate	v: to take part in something
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
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
misgive	v: to feel doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion about something; to have reservations
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
rivalry	n: competition or opposition between people or groups, especially in sports or business
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
enigma	n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
calamity	n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
uneven	adj: not level or flat; not balanced or symmetrical
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
upstate	adj: relating to or located in the region that is located in the northern part of a state or country, particularly in the United States
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
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
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
rental	n: the act or process of renting or leasing something, usually for a fixed period of time and in exchange for payment; the property or item that is rented or leased
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
alto	n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone
leftover	adj: not consumed or used at the end of something
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
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
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
hale	adj: in good health and physical condition; strong and robust
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
leishmaniasis	n: a parasitic disease caused by the Leishmania parasites, transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies, which can manifest as cutaneous leishmaniasis (= affecting the skin), visceral leishmaniasis (= affecting internal organs), or mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (= affecting mucous membranes)
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.
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
writ	n: a written legal order or command
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
litter	n: discarded or waste material, such as paper, packaging, or other debris, scattered in a careless or disorderly manner; a group of young animals born to an animal at one time; (verb) leave or scatter rubbish or trash in public or open places, rather than disposing of it properly
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
adage	n: a short and memorable saying or phrase that expresses a commonly held truth or belief, often based on experience or tradition; a proverb or maxim
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
billionaire	n: a person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
nomination	n: the act or process of formally proposing someone for election or appointment to a position, office, or award; the act of designating or selecting someone for a particular role or purpose
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
renewal	n: the process of making something new or active again; the act of renewing a subscription, license, etc.
screening	n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
backstage	adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
kite	n: a toy made of a light frame covered with cloth or plastic and joined to a long string that you fly in the air
premier	adj: first in importance, order, or position; leading
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
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
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
philanthropic	adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
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
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone