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Word	Meaning	Advanced
frugal	adj: characterized by being sparing or economical about money or resources; avoiding waste or luxury
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
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
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
dazzling	adj: shining brightly; highly attractive or exciting
gadget	n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
offline	adj: not connected to the internet
recharge	v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep
prepaid	adj: referring to something that has already been paid for in advance; paid for before it is used or received
subscription	n: the act of signing up to receive something, typically a publication, service, etc., regularly
nook	n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
firmware	n: a type of software that is embedded in electronic devices or hardware and is responsible for controlling or managing the device’s specific functions or operations
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
embed	v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
multimedia	adj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
multitasking	n: the ability to do more than one task at the same time; the state of doing more than one task at the same time
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
scavenge	v: to search for or gather useful material, particularly food or other resources, from discarded waste or other sources
flashlight	n: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
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
setup	n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
mashup	n: a combination or fusion of different elements, often referring to the blending or remixing of different songs, video clips, or other media forms
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
luminosity	n: the quality or state of being luminous, especially the brightness or radiance of light emitted by an object or source; the intrinsic brightness of a celestial body such as a star
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
erratic	adj: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or predictable behavior; unpredictable or inconsistent in movement, behavior, or quality
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
metrology	n: the scientific study and measurement of measurements, standards, and units of physical quantities, particularly about their accuracy and precision
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
severity	n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
detrimental	adj: causing harm or damage
dissuade	v: to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or deter someone from a course of action
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
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
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
beep	v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
amber	n: a hard, translucent, yellow-orange or brownish-yellow fossil resin that is used in jewelry and ornamentation and often contains insects or other small organisms that were trapped inside when the resin was sticky; also used to describe the color that resembles this type of resin
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
conversion	n: the act or process of changing something from one thing to another; the state of being changed
reprogram	v: to modify or recreate a program
controller	n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
ascertain	v: to find out or learn something true or correct
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group