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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
zebra	n: a wild, horse-like mammal native to Africa with distinctive black-and-white stripes
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
fabulous	adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
undeniable	adj: not possible to deny; true or certain
nemesis	n: an archenemy, opponent, or rival who is often seen as a personification of retribution or divine justice; a downfall or undoing that is a consequence of one’s actions
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
mortify	v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires
immediately	adv: now or without delay
chastise	v: to criticize or reprimand severely; to discipline or punish for wrongdoing or mistake
hideous	adj: very ugly or visually repulsive; extremely unpleasant or offensive to the senses
goodwill	n: a friendly or cooperative attitude or feeling between people, businesses, or nations; the reputation or value that a business, organization, or brand has in the community
ceremonious	adj: marked by formal or elaborate procedures, rituals, or observances, often relating to religious or cultural events
jog	v: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
secondhand	adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
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
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
wed	v: to marry someone
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
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
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
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
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
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
barter	n: the exchange of goods or services without the use of money; a system of trade in which individuals exchange goods or services directly
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
confluence	n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
zeitgeist	n: the spirit or general outlook of a particular period of time, especially as it is reflected in the beliefs and attitudes of that time; the cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a society or era
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
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
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
absolution	n: the formal pardon, forgiveness, or remission of sins, usually given by a religious authority; the act of being absolved or freed from guilt, blame, or responsibility
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
scalable	adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
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
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
acumen	n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
peeve	v: to annoy or irritate someone; to be a source of annoyance or irritation to someone; (noun) something that irritates or annoys you; a source of annoyance or irritation
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
parched	adj: extremely dry, hot, or thirsty; lacking moisture to the point of being brittle or withered
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
corrugated	adj: having ridges, grooves, or folds that run parallel to one another, often used to describe materials like cardboard or metal
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
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
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
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
kudos	n: praise, honor, or recognition for an achievement or accomplishment
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
long-lasting	adj: existing or continuing for a long time
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
throughput	n: the amount of material or information that can be processed by a system or organization over a given period of time
primarily	adv: mainly
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
namesake	n: a person or thing with the same name as somebody or something else
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
apiece	adv: to, from, or by each one of a group
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
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
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products