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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
supervise	v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
dice	n: a small cube with each side marked with a different number of spots (from 1 to 6) used in gambling and some games
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
entirely	adv: completely
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
proceeds	n: the money or profit earned from a particular activity or venture; the total amount collected from a sale or fundraiser
savvy	n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity
wheelbarrow	n: a hand-operated cart with a single wheel in front and two supporting legs behind, used for carrying small loads over short distances
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
banter	n: playful and teasing conversation between friends or acquaintances, characterized by good-natured teasing and humor; (verb) to engage in good-natured teasing or playful conversation with someone in a lighthearted and humorous way
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
anecdotal	adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
reimburse	v: to pay someone back for money that they have spent
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
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
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
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
dessert	n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
sketchy	adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
denomination	n: a religious group or branch, usually including many local churches; a value or size of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
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
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
boardwalk	n: a path or walkway, usually raised and made of wood, along or near a beach, boardwalk, or waterfront area, often used for recreation or pedestrian traffic
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
immediately	adv: now or without delay
oriental	adj: relating to Asia or the eastern part of the world; specifically associated with the cultural, artistic, and architectural traditions of Asia
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
guru	n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
kaleidoscope	n: a toy or optical instrument made up of mirrors and pieces of colored glass or plastic, which produce changing patterns and images when rotated; a constantly changing succession of different things or events
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
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
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
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
cheque	n: (UK form of check) a written order directing a bank to pay money
checkbook	n: a book containing blank checks that can be used to withdraw money from a bank or to make payments by mail
liable	adj: having legal responsibility for something or someone
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
token	n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
biometric	adj: relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics of an individual, such as fingerprints or voice patterns, often used for identification or security purposes; (noun, biometrics) the use of measurable biological characteristics or traits, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, or voice recognition, to identify or authenticate individuals
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
uneducated	adj: lacking knowledge or education
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
back-end	n: the part of a system or technology that is not directly visible to the user but which handles data processing, storage, retrieval, and other behind-the-scenes tasks; the operational aspects of a company or project that are not visible to customers or end-users
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
delinquent	n: a person who regularly engages in minor criminal or antisocial activities, especially a young person; a person who has failed to neglect one’s duty
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
dun	adj: having a dull brownish-gray color, often used to describe the color of certain animals, such as a dun horse; (verb) to repeatedly and insistently demand payment of a debt or money owed
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
domino	n: a small, flat, rectangular block used in a game that has pairs of dots on one or both sides; a consequence of an event that sets off a chain reaction of similar events
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
insolvent	adj: unable to pay one’s debts or obligations, often leading to bankruptcy or financial ruin; lacking adequate resources or assets to cover liabilities and expenses
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
mentorship	n: a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
chore	n: a routine or tedious task, often related to household or manual labor
stipend	n: a fixed sum of money paid regularly, often as a salary or allowance, to support a particular activity or role, such as a student or trainee
cashless	adj: operating without the use of physical currency or cash, often relying instead on electronic forms of payment and exchange, such as credit cards or digital wallets
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
toiletry	n: items used for personal grooming and hygiene, such as soap, toothbrush, and shampoo
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
resent	v: to feel anger, bitterness, or indignation towards someone or something as a result of unfair treatment or perceived injustice; to harbor negative feelings towards someone or something
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
exude	v: to emit or release a liquid, smell, or expression gradually and slowly; to display an emotion, quality, or characteristic in a spontaneous and natural way
prowess	n: exceptional or superior skill or ability, particularly in a physical or athletic context; valorous bravery or courage
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
precarious	adj: not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions