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Word	Meaning	Advanced
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
balsam	n: a fragrant resinous substance derived from certain trees or plants, often used in perfumes, ointments, or for medicinal purposes; a soothing or healing substance or preparation
vinegar	n: a sour liquid made by fermenting wine, cider, malt, or other alcoholic liquids, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and other household applications
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
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
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
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
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
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
trim	v: to make neat or tidy by clipping, cutting, or pruning away excess or unwanted parts; to adjust or modify to improve efficiency or performance
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
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
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
diligent	adj: showing or characterized by care and effort in your work or duties
preoccupied	adj: having one’s thoughts or attention absorbed by something; busy
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
mutilate	v: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
vanguard	n: the leading or forefront position in a movement, campaign, or trend; a person or group that is at the forefront of something new or innovative
gigantic	adj: extremely large
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
participate	v: to take part in something
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
ranch	n: a large farm typically devoted to raising cattle or other livestock; a rural property of considerable size and often featuring a large house
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
subtract	v: to take away or deduct a quantity or amount from a total; to remove or eliminate something from a larger whole
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
estate	n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
nag	v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
replace	v: to take the place of something
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
shopkeeper	n: a person who owns or manages a shop, especially a small local business
slim	adj: having a slender or thin build, often by design or effort; of small size, amount, or margin; reduced or limited
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
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
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
taper	v: to become or cause something to become gradually narrower at one end
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
perfection	n: the state or condition of being without any flaws or defects; the highest level of excellence or accomplishment; the act of making something perfect or complete
autobiographical	adj: relating to or based on the experiences, thoughts, or life story of oneself; about one’s own life history or personal narrative
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
improve	v: to make or become better
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
affluence	n: an abundance of wealth, resources, or property; prosperity
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
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
infuriate	v: to make extremely angry, incite to rage, provoke intense anger or exasperation
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
fishbowl	n: a round glass or plastic container used for keeping fish or other aquatic animals as pets
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
myopic	adj: near-sighted; lacking foresight or ability to plan; narrow-minded or lacking in perspective
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life