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Word	Meaning	Advanced
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
corrosive	adj: having the ability to corrode or erode a material or substance; causing damage or deterioration over time; harmful or destructive
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
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;
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
gradient	n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
immediately	adv: now or without delay
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
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
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
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
infant	n: a baby or very young child
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
birthrate	n: the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given population in a given period of time, usually a year
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
classification	n: the act or process of organizing or categorizing things or people into groups based on shared characteristics; the system or method used to categorize or arrange things or people into groups
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
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
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
immunization	n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
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
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
fluke	n: a stroke of luck or chance, often resulting in a positive outcome or unexpected success; an accidental or unplanned occurrence
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
preceding	adj: occurring or coming before something or somebody in time or order; previous or former
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
hundredfold	adj: a hundred times as great or as much
punitive	adj: relating to or involving punishment or inflicting punishment; aimed at punishing or disciplining
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
italic	adj: referring to a style of writing or typeface in which the letters are slanted to the right, creating a distinctive look, often used for emphasis or to indicate a foreign word or title
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
equality	n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality
taxation	n: the system or process of imposing a charge or levy by a government or other authority on individuals or organizations, usually based on their income or property, to fund public expenses and services
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
anachronism	n: something that is placed, occurring, or belonging in a time period that is not consistent with its chronological setting; a person, idea, or thing that is out of place in its current context
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
unskilled	adj: lacking the knowledge, training, or specialized skills required for a particular job or task; not having developed or cultivated a particular ability or expertise
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
psychosocial	adj: relating to the interplay between psychological and social factors, especially when it comes to mental health, personality development, and social behavior
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
inferiority	n: the state or condition of being lower in rank, quality, or status; a feeling or sense of being less worthy or capable than others
devalue	v: to reduce the value or worth of something
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
consumerism	n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
cortisol	n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
causal	adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
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
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
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
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
take-home	n: the amount of money earned after deducting taxes and other expenses; a task, assignment, or lesson that is meant to be completed or learned outside of a classroom or workplace
improve	v: to make or become better
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement