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Word	Meaning	Advanced
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
no-nonsense	adj: characterized by a practical, direct, and straightforward approach; without unnecessary complications or frivolity
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
gory	adj: involving or characterized by bloodshed, violence, or gruesomeness; exceedingly bloody, horrifying, or graphic
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
cleverly	adv: in a way that demonstrates intelligence or ability
redundancy	n: the state of being unnecessary, especially through being able to be replaced by something else
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
leukocyte	n: the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious diseases and foreign invaders
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
antibody	n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
virtually	adv: almost completely
foolproof	adj: designed to prevent mistakes or errors; infallible; incapable of going wrong
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
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
prudence	n: the quality or trait of being cautious, sensible, and exercising good judgment in practical matters; the ability to think carefully before making decisions
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
standalone	adj: (of computer hardware or software) able to operate the system without being connected to other hardware or software; (also stand-alone) capable of working independently
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
overreact	v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
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
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
badger	n: a small, burrowing mammal with short legs and a distinctive striped face; a person or thing that persistently annoys or bothers someone; (verb) to pester or harass someone persistently, typically with a series of annoying requests, questions, or demands
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
buffet	n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
lapse	n: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
immediately	adv: now or without delay
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
underpin	v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
refinance	v: to obtain a new loan or mortgage by paying off an existing loan or mortgage, often to take advantage of lower interest rates or better terms
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
optics	n: the academic study of vision and light
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
cosmetic	adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
biomaterial	n: a substance, usually synthetic, that is used for medical or veterinary purposes and is designed to mimic or replace biological tissues
diversification	n: the act of expanding a business or portfolio by adding new products, services, or investments to reduce risk and increase profitability
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
valve	n: a device for controlling the flow of a fluid or gas through a pipe or duct by means of a movable part that opens, closes, or restricts the opening
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
screech	v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
repurpose	v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
adhere	v: to stick firmly; to be compatible
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
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
conjunction	n: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
increasingly	adv: more and more
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
subtly	adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
impractical	adj: not sensible or useful for practical purposes; not likely to be effective in achieving an intended outcome
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
constantly	adv: all the time
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
rejuvenate	v: to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress