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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
grit | n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
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 | |
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 | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
calibrate | v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance | |
endowment | n: a fund or financial support, either from a charitable organization or from an individual or group of individuals, to support a specific purpose or organization | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
paramount | adj: more important than anything else; having superior power and influence or the highest position | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
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 | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
counsel | n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
bequest | n: a gift of property made by a will | |
withstand | v: to resist the effect or impact of something | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
Latino | n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
indicative | adj: serving as a sign or indication of something; expressing or showing something directly; characteristic of a particular group or situation | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
inadequate | adj: not sufficient or enough | |
expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
disparity | n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
emphasis | n: particular importance or significance that is given to something | |
meager | adj: small in quantity, quality, or size; insufficient or inadequate | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
deficient | adj: lacking something needed or normal | |
constrain | v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something | |
predatory | adj: living by eating other animals, especially by catching prey that is still alive | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
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 | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
intrinsic | adj: belonging naturally; essential | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
panacea | n: a remedy or solution that is believed to be a cure for all illnesses or problems; something that is seen as a universal cure-all | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
overstate | v: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
detriment | n: something that causes harm, injury, or damage | |
beget | v: to cause or produce something as a result or effect; to become the father of | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
birthright | n: a right or privilege that is considered to be a natural or inherent possession, often as a result of birth or ancestry | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
sentimental | adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
mandate | n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task | |
neo-liberal | adj: relating to a modern political and economic philosophy that emphasizes the promotion of free markets, limited government intervention, privatization, and deregulation | |
presume | v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
proverb | n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience | |
rag | n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
likewise | adv: in the same way | |
sanction | n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement | |
astute | adj: having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and to act accordingly; mentally sharp or clever; showing practical wisdom or shrewdness | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
glaringly | adv: in a way that is obvious, conspicuous, or highly visible; in a manner that draws immediate attention or scrutiny | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
stratify | v: to arrange or divide into layers or strata based on characteristics such as social, economic, or cultural status | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
egalitarian | adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
complement | v: to improve or make something more appealing by adding or contributing extra features to it | |
pension | n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working | |
comprehensive | adj: complete and including all or everything necessary | |
cradle | n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
endow | v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
nominal | adj: being something in name only; insignificantly small, minimal, or minor | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
curtail | v: to reduce or restrict something; to shorten or truncate; to cut short or bring to an abrupt end | |
inflation | n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
financing | n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
crude | adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil | |
constitute | v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something | |
expenditure | n: the act of spending money; the total amount of money spent | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
subsidy | n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen | |
allocate | v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
quo | n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
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 | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
deficit | n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
provision | n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
disadvantage | n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
eyeball | n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
leisure | n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
resume | v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true |