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Word	Meaning	Advanced
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
immediately	adv: now or without delay
wary	adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
anti-aging	adj: designed to prevent or reverse the effects of aging, often referring to cosmetic or medical interventions intended to improve skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, or promote overall wellness in older adults
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
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
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
elitist	adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
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
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
legislate	v: to make or enact laws; to exert control or influence through the creation or enforcement of laws
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
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
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
inaccurate	adj: not completely correct or exact; not conforming to the truth or a standard
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
decimal	adj: based on or counted in the number 10
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
sleek	adj: smooth and glossy in appearance or texture; streamlined and elegant in design or form; characterized by a polished or refined style or appearance
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
overstate	v: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is
certainty	n: the state of being certain
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
imprecise	adj: not exact or accurate; not clearly stated or defined; lacking in specificity or detail
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
jab	v: to poke or prod someone or something quickly and forcefully with a pointed object or part of the body; to make a sudden or quick thrusting movement; (noun) the act of administering a vaccination or injection with a needle
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
confinement	n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
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
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
unavailable	adj: not able to be used or accessed; not present, able to be found, or able to be contacted
appendix	n: a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine in humans and some animals, which is believed to play a role in the immune system and digestion; supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
inscrutable	adj: difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious or enigmatic; not easily read or deciphered
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
niqab	n: a piece of clothing worn by some Muslim women, consisting of a long robe-like garment that covers the body and a face veil that covers all or part of the face, leaving only the eyes visible
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
jihad	n: a concept in Islam referring to a struggle or effort, often internal, to uphold or defend the faith, which can be interpreted in different ways, including as a spiritual or political struggle
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
questionnaire	n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
unbelief	n: a lack or absence of belief, typically in regard to religion or certain doctrines or ideas; skepticism or doubt
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
statistician	n: a person who studies or is an expert in statistics
impartial	adj: not favoring one side or party over another; fair and unbiased in judgment or opinion
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
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
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
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together