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Word	Meaning	Advanced
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
reactionary	adj: relating to or advocating a return to a previous state of affairs or method of doing things, typically one that is seen as outdated or regressive
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
impressionism	n: a style of art and literature that seeks to capture the fleeting momentary sensations and impressions of perception rather than objective reality or formal structure
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
fractal	n: a complex geometric pattern or shape that repeats itself on smaller and smaller scales, often occurring in nature or mathematical equations
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
offline	adj: not connected to the internet
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
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
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
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
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
counterfeit	adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
emboss	v: to decorate or ornament a surface with raised designs, patterns, or figures; to give a three-dimensional appearance to a material or surface; to impress or stamp a design onto a material, often with a raised effect
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
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
debit	n: an entry in a financial account that represents money owed or transferred out of the account; a payment card or other means of withdrawing funds from a bank account
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
perverse	adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
birch	n: a slender, hardy tree with smooth bark and narrow branches, native to northern regions
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
subversive	adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
pervert	v: to change the inherent purpose or function of something; to influence somebody to behave in morally unacceptable ways; to corrupt or lead astray; (noun) a person who engages in sexual behavior or has sexual interests that are considered abnormal or deviant by society
vicar	n: a member of the clergy in certain Christian churches, typically Anglican, who is responsible for the religious needs of parishioners in a particular district
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
cheerleader	n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines
inbox	n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
password	n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
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
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
frenzy	n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
trousers	n: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
rogue	n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
anonymity	n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
log-in	v: to enter one’s username and password or other credentials to gain access to a computer system, website, or other digital services; (noun) the process of gaining access to a computer system, network, or website by entering a username and password
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
transact	v: to carry out or conduct a business or other transaction; to complete or fulfill an agreement, deal, or contract
etcetera	n: used to indicate that some other unspecified items or things could be included besides those already mentioned; and so on
resurgence	n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
psychic	adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
bouncer	n: a person employed at a nightclub, bar, or similar establishment to check patrons for membership or age and to enforce rules of behavior, often through physical means if necessary; a type of shoe with a thick, resilient sole
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
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
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
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
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
gadget	n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job
subscription	n: the act of signing up to receive something, typically a publication, service, etc., regularly
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
toothbrush	n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
futurist	n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold
extensible	adj: capable of being extended, stretched, or expanded; able to be enlarged, broadened, or lengthened
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
symmetry	n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
oyster	n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
nexus	n: a connection or link between things or people; the central or most important point or focus; a connected series of events or ideas
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
cryptography	n: the study of the techniques and methods used for secure communication and information processing, particularly using codes and ciphers
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
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
wireless	adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
prosaic	adj: lacking excitement, imagination, or originality; dull, ordinary, or commonplace; relating to or characteristic of prose rather than poetry
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
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
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
copyright	n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work