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Word	Meaning	Advanced
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create 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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
eminent	adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
pesky	adj: causing annoyance, irritation, or trouble; persistent in a vexing or troublesome manner
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
improve	v: to make or become better
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
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
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
esoteric	adj: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
smoothly	adv: in a way that is steady, even, or without problems; without interruption or difficulty; with ease
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
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
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
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
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
delusion	n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
hiccup	n: an involuntary movement of the muscles of the diaphragm and chest that causes a sudden intake of breath with a sound similar to a “hiccup”
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
react	v: to take action in response to something
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
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
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
mistakenly	adv: in a mistaken or incorrect way; wrongly
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
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
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
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
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
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
civilian	n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
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
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
ration	n: a fixed portion or allowance of something, often referring to food, supplies, or resources, that is distributed or allocated to individuals or groups, especially during times of scarcity or in organized systems
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
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
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
summary	n: a brief statement that provides the critical aspects of something without going into depth
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
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
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
bumble	v: to move or act clumsily or awkwardly; to speak or behave in an inept or confused manner
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals