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Word	Meaning	Advanced
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
preoccupy	v: to dominate or engage the attention, thoughts, or concerns of someone to the exclusion of other things; to occupy or fill one’s mind or time
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
chateau	n: a large country house or castle in France, especially one that is the residence of a noble or titled person
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
accompanying	adj: being in a position next to or near something or someone
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
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
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
disproportionate	adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
compulsion	n: an irresistible urge or impulse to do something, often resulting from internal or external pressures or forces of habit
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
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
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
merger	n: the process of two or more companies joining together and becoming one entity, often to improve their competitive position or achieve synergies in operations or distribution
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
shareholder	n: (also “stockholder”) a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
potent	adj: having great power, influence, or effect; highly effective or influential; having the ability to cause change or produce a particular result
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
mischievous	adj: causing or showing a fondness for playfully causing trouble; harmful or troublesome, especially in a playful or amusing way
reckon	v: to think or believe something
heist	n: a crime in which expensive items are illegally and frequently violently removed from a location or person
underneath	adv: under or below something else
engrave	v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
mezzanine	n: an intermediate story, floor, or level between two main floors in a building; a balcony or platform that overhangs the main floor area in a theater or concert hall
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
blues	n: a style of music characterized by its melancholic and soulful qualities, often featuring vocals, guitar, or harmonica; a feeling of sadness or despondency
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
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
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
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
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
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
lentil	n: a small, flat, round legume that is cooked and often used in soups, stews, salads, and other dishes, and which is a good source of protein, iron, and other nutrients
participate	v: to take part in something
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
aggrandize	v: to make someone or something appear more important, powerful, or successful than they are; to exaggerate or embellish someone or something’s achievements, reputation, or status
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
proportionate	adj: having a proper or suitable balance in size, amount, or degree; corresponding or in proportion to something else
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
immense	adj: extremely large or great
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
courteous	adj: polite, respectful, and considerate in behavior; showing good manners and civility
increasingly	adv: more and more
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
gridlock	n: a situation in which traffic or progress is obstructed due to congestion, blockage, or a lack of movement; a deadlock or impasse in negotiations or decision-making
preoccupied	adj: having one’s thoughts or attention absorbed by something; busy
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
log-in	v: to enter one’s username and password or other credentials to gain access to a computer system, website, or other digital services; (noun) the process of gaining access to a computer system, network, or website by entering a username and password
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
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
anus	n: the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which feces are discharged; the outlet of the rectum
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
expenditure	n: the act of spending money; the total amount of money spent
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
prevalent	adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
entirely	adv: completely
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
justifiable	adj: capable of being justified or explained; reasonable or merited in light of the circumstances or supporting evidence
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
tactical	adj: relating to or constituting actions, plans, or strategies designed to achieve a particular purpose, especially an aggressive or political purpose; characterized by calculated planning, organization, and effectiveness
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
spreadsheet	n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
numerical	adj: relating to, expressed, or denoted by a number
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
climatology	n: the scientific study of climate and weather patterns and their causes and effects
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
indecency	n: behavior or language that is considered morally offensive or inappropriate in public; behavior that is vulgar, obscene, or offensive to common decency
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
hasty	adj: done or acting with excessive speed or urgency and without sufficient thought or consideration
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
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
trivia	n: details or information that are unimportant
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
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
extravagant	adj: exceeding the bounds of reason or necessity; wildly excessive; lavish
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
writ	n: a written legal order or command
comprehensible	adj: able to be understood or grasped by the mind; clear and understandable
quadrant	n: a quarter of a circle or sphere or any of the four parts of an area divided by two intersecting lines or planes
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable