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Word	Meaning	Advanced
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
far-reaching	adj: having a wide or significant impact or influence
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
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
hire	v: to give somebody a job
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
make-believe	adj: involving or characterized by the act of pretending or imagining, often playfully or fantastically; not real or genuine, but created for entertainment or imagination; (noun) the act of pretending or imagining, especially in children’s play
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
handicap	n: a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities
devalue	v: to reduce the value or worth of something
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
squash	v: to forcefully crush or flatten something; to suppress, stifle, or defeat an idea or opposition forcefully
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
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.
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
scold	v: to reprimand or criticize someone severely or angrily
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
dyad	n: a group of two individuals or entities considered as a unit; a pair, or couple; a social group consisting of two members
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
redwood	n: a type of large evergreen tree native to North America that can grow up to 360 feet in height and have a reddish-colored bark and durable wood used for construction and furniture-making
antiquated	adj: outdated or old-fashioned
rote	n: repetition of something to the point of memorization, especially of facts, without fully understanding it
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
standardize	v: to make uniform or consistent in form, quality, or performance; to establish or implement a standard or standardization process
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
mechanized	adj: operated or characterized by machinery or automation; equipped with or reliant on machines or technology for operation or function
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
autocratic	adj: having absolute power and forcing people to obey completely without asking
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
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
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
zillion	n: an extremely large, indefinite number; a hyperbolic term used in informal language to describe a large or exaggerated quantity
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
restrictive	adj: limiting or confining in nature; imposing limits or restrictions on something or someone
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
advantageous	adj: providing a benefit or advantage; favorable or beneficial
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
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
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
kitten	n: a young cat
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
neoteny	n: the retention of juvenile characteristics into adulthood, often seen in certain animal species, including humans
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
frontal	adj: relating to the front; situated at or directed towards the front; frontal can also refer to a meteorological term for a weather system that is moving from west to east
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
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
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
maturity	n: the state of being fully developed, grown, or ripe; the quality or state of being fully developed mentally, emotionally, or intellectually; the ability to make sound and responsible decisions
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
birthright	n: a right or privilege that is considered to be a natural or inherent possession, often as a result of birth or ancestry
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
glum	adj: looking or feeling dejected; characterized by a gloomy or depressed mood
playful	adj: having a lighthearted, mischievous, or fun-loving nature; displaying a sense of enjoyment or amusement; characterized by a desire for entertainment or play
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
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
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
frivolous	adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
groove	n: a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material or surface; a particular style of popular music characterized by a strong and repetitive rhythm
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
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
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
autocracy	n: a form of government in which one person has unlimited power and authority; a system of government in which a ruler or ruling class holds absolute power and controls all aspects of society
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
mentality	n: the characteristic way of thinking or mindset of an individual or group; the mental attitude or outlook that influences behavior, choices, and opinions
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
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
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
rut	n: a long track or groove worn into the ground, typically by the repeated passage of wheels or other heavy objects; a fixed, boring or monotonous routine or course of action
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
recharge	v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
summary	n: a brief statement that provides the critical aspects of something without going into depth
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order