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Word	Meaning	Advanced
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
unreliable	adj: not able to be trusted or depended on
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do 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
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
pan-American	adj: relating to or involving all of North, Central, and South America
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
automaker	n: a company or manufacturer that produces automobiles, cars, and other motor vehicles
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
entirely	adv: completely
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
fixture	n: an object firmly installed in place, especially in a household, such as a bath or a toilet
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
suspension	n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
sturdy	adj: physically strong and not easily damaged
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
vibration	n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement
pothole	n: a hole or depression in a road surface, usually caused by wear, weathering, or erosion; can be dangerous to drivers and cause damage to vehicles
uneven	adj: not level or flat; not balanced or symmetrical
no-brainer	n: a decision or a problem that requires little or no thought because it is obvious what you should do
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
broad	adj: very wide; general
immobility	n: the state of being unable to move; the quality of being unable to be moved or changed easily
centric	adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system
rickshaw	n: a light two- or three-wheeled passenger carriage, typically pulled by a human runner or cyclist, commonly used in some Asian cities as a mode of transportation
sedan	n: a car with four doors and a closed roof, designed to seat a small number of passengers in comfort; a type of automobile that is larger and more luxurious than a compact or subcompact car
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
enabling	adj: providing the means, support, or resources necessary for something to happen or be achieved; allowing or encouraging a particular behavior or activity
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
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
module	n: a self-contained unit or component of a larger system or structure; a standardized unit of computer hardware or software designed to perform a specific function
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
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;
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
negligible	adj: so small or insignificant as to be not worth considering; negligible amounts or effects are too minor or unimportant to have any major impact
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
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
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
immutable	adj: unchanging; permanent or unalterable
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
mechanic	n: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
ethic	n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
on-the-job	adj: while at work or during employment; relating to or involving the experience of doing a job
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
hire	v: to give somebody a job
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
burgeon	v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way
impetus	n: a force, motivation, or stimulus that causes something to happen or be done; the driving force behind a particular action or change
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
bracket	n: projecting support or fixture used to attach or bear weight; a small shelf or ledge; a punctuation mark ( [ ] ) used to enclose words, numbers, or symbols
improve	v: to make or become better
conform	v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
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
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
frugal	adj: characterized by being sparing or economical about money or resources; avoiding waste or luxury
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
acceleration	n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society