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Word	Meaning	Advanced
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
decry	v: to speak out strongly against something, often publicly
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
entrenched	adj: established firmly and securely
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
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
plastered	adj: made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance; very drunk
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
outgoing	adj: friendly and energetic in talking to others; tending to go out or away
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
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
withdrawn	adj: having retired oneself from society, company, or public life; extremely shy and quiet
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
vegan	n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons
walnut	n: a nut of a tall deciduous tree, commonly eaten as a snack or used in baking; the wood of this tree, used for furniture and other applications
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
Latina	n: a female person of Latin American origin or descent; a term used to refer to women from Latin American countries or with Latin American heritage
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
tenacity	n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
hostess	n: a woman who receives or entertains guests at home or in a social setting; a female who is in charge of organizing and overseeing a formal event or gathering
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
self-reliant	adj: able to rely on oneself or one’s abilities; not needing or depending on others for support or guidance
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
spinach	n: a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste and high nutritional value, often used in salads or cooked dishes, and also famously associated with the cartoon character Popeye, who claimed eating spinach made him stronger
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
hustle	v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
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
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
stoop	v: to bend forward and downward from the waist, often to pick something up or gain a better view; to lower oneself morally or socially
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
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
deprecate	v: to express disapproval or criticism of something; to belittle or express mild disapproval towards oneself
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
neglectful	adj: characterized by failing to give proper care, attention, or consideration; showing negligence or disregard towards a person or thing
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
absentee	n: a person who is expected or required to be present but who is not present; particularly in the sense of a person who is absent from work or school
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
incubator	n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
cog	n: a tooth or projection on a gearwheel or sprocket, which transmits force and motion between moving parts; a person who plays a small or subordinate but essential role in an organization or system
afloat	adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble
backbreaking	adj: extremely physically demanding or strenuous, often to the point of causing fatigue or pain in the back or body
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
jog	v: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose
butler	n: a male servant in charge of serving food and drinks and taking care of household duties
parable	n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
revere	v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
ubuntu	n: a concept rooted in Bantu philosophy, emphasizing the essential human virtues of empathy, compassion, and interconnectedness; a belief in the importance of community, cooperation, and shared humanity; (of a computer) a popular open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
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
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
inextricable	adj: unable to be separated or escaped from
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
unheard	adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
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