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Word	Meaning	Advanced
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
mead	n: an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey and water, often with the addition of spices, fruits, or grains
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
unmarried	adj: not married; single; having not entered into the legal or socially recognized state of marriage
pitiful	adj: making people feel sorrow or sympathy; very small or poor
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
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
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
wed	v: to marry someone
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
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
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
epitome	n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
cassava	n: (also “manioc”) a starchy, tuberous root plant that is native to South America and is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
sorghum	n: a type of grain grown in tropical countries
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
recalcitrant	adj: obstinately resistant to authority, control, or guidance; unwilling to comply with rules, orders, or instructions; stubbornly defiant or disobedient
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
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
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
sway	v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
paintbrush	n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
philanthropic	adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
infer	v: to form an opinion or conclude that something is true based on existing facts
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
acumen	n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
oxymoron	n: a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence”
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
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
confluence	n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
prevalence	n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
maize	n: a cereal grain that is native to the Americas and cultivated in wide varieties for its large, yellow, edible seed and as a feed for livestock
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
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
kick-start	v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
bifurcate	v: to divide or split into two branches or parts
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
fused	adj: joined together or combined into one; blended or integrated in a way that creates a new entity
classification	n: the act or process of organizing or categorizing things or people into groups based on shared characteristics; the system or method used to categorize or arrange things or people into groups
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
cultivation	n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea
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
impregnate	v: to make a woman or female animal pregnant; to infuse or fill something completely
polyethylene	n: a synthetic resin or plastic material with a high strength-to-weight ratio used in a variety of applications, including packaging, insulation, and construction; often abbreviated as PE
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
insecticide	n: a substance used to kill insects
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
resin	n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance
socialist	adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
unskilled	adj: lacking the knowledge, training, or specialized skills required for a particular job or task; not having developed or cultivated a particular ability or expertise
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
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
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
iterate	v: to repeat or do something again, often to make improvements or correct errors; to go over or revisit something repeatedly; to restate or emphasize a point or idea
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
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
trite	adj: lacking originality or freshness; overused, common, or clichéd; lacking in depth or significance due to being overly familiar or predictable
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland