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fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
Bitcoin | n: a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for secure financial transactions, control of additional unit creation, and verification of asset transfers, which operates independently of centralized banking systems and is based on a decentralized ledger technology called blockchain | |
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 | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
smoker | n: a person who smokes tobacco regularly, or a device used for smoking | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
chitchat | n: casual, informal conversation; small talk or gossip | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
elusive | adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
predictable | adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
distinctly | adv: in a way that is clearly or noticeably different or separates from something else; in a way that is unmistakably or unequivocally defined or identifiable | |
naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
secondhand | adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
wizard | n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence 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 | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
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 | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
ride-sharing | n: an arrangement in which a passenger travels in a private car driven by its owner for free or for a fee, especially as arranged by using a website or app | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
trustworthy | adj: reliable and dependable | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
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 | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
institutional | adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc. | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
dodge | v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
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 | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
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 | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
commission | n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
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 | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
stun | v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
Catholic | adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
audacity | n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless | |
dishonest | adj: capable of being corrupted, not honest | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
rampant | adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
perplexity | n: confusion, doubt; state of being puzzled | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
confession | n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal | |
transact | v: to carry out or conduct a business or other transaction; to complete or fulfill an agreement, deal, or contract | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
top-down | adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management | |
bundle | n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things | |
invert | v: to turn something upside down, inside out; to reverse the position, order, or relationship of something | |
opaque | adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
emergence | n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent | |
blockchain | n: a system in which a growing list of payment records, called blocks, made in cryptocurrency is maintained across several computers that are securely linked | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
ledger | n: a book or computer program used to keep track of financial transactions; a collection of records or accounts kept in such a book or program | |
underpin | v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something | |
mind-blowing | adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
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 | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
cryptography | n: the study of the techniques and methods used for secure communication and information processing, particularly using codes and ciphers | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
hash | n: a dish consisting of chopped or minced meat and vegetables that are mixed and then cooked, often served with potatoes; purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; a symbol (#) used on social media to indicate a specific topic or category or to add emphasis to a post | |
verify | v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
eloquent | adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
spreadsheet | n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
timestamp | n: a record in printed or digital form that shows when a specific event happened, usually giving the date and time of day | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
intermediary | n: a person or organization that acts as a go-between or mediator in negotiations or transactions between two or more parties; a middleman, a broker, or an agent who facilitates communication, trade, or dealings | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
revolutionize | v: to bring about a complete or radical change in something, often through the introduction of new methods or ideas | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
contentious | adj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue | |
overused | adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
matte | adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
sign-up | n: a process of registering or enrolling in a program, service, or organization, typically involving completing forms or providing contact information | |
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 | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
cab | n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven | |
swipe | v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something |