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Word	Meaning	Advanced
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
multiplex	n: a cinema complex with several screens or theaters showing different films at the same time; an electronic device that allows several signals to be transmitted or processed simultaneously through a single channel; (adjective) relating to or consisting of multiple interconnected parts or elements
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
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
screenwriter	n: a writer who writes or creates scripts, screenplays, or stories for movies, television shows, or other visual media
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
meteorology	n: the branch of science that deals with processes in the Earth’s atmosphere that cause weather conditions
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
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
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
impending	adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
dormant	adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
spew	v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
superstorm	n: an extremely large and powerful storm, typically characterized by high winds, heavy rain or snow, or destructive storm surges
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
unplanned	adj: not planned or intended; not having been prearranged or organized
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
unborn	adj: not yet born
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
nomination	n: the act or process of formally proposing someone for election or appointment to a position, office, or award; the act of designating or selecting someone for a particular role or purpose
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
guild	n: an organization or association of individuals in a particular trade, profession, or field formed for mutual aid and protection or for furthering their collective interests
registry	n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object
screenplay	n: a script for a film or television program; the written script for a movie or other visual production
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
haphazard	adj: marked by a lack of order, system, or coherence; characterized by randomness or chance without any guiding principle or plan
nondescript	adj: lacking distinctive or interesting qualities, often used to describe something or someone that is unremarkable or generic
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
anarchy	n: a state of society without government or law
glee	n: a feeling of great happiness, joy, or pleasure, often accompanied by laughter or exuberance; a sense of delighted satisfaction from a positive result or accomplishment
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
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
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
constantly	adv: all the time
cohort	n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
triage	n: the process of sorting or categorizing patients or other items by severity or priority to determine the order in which they should be treated or handled
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) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
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
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
ostensible	adj: appearing or seeming to be true, genuine, or plausible, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing or declared to be one thing while being something different or hidden
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
increasingly	adv: more and more
participate	v: to take part in something
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
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
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
spreadsheet	n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
subversive	adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
hysteria	n: a state of extreme excitement, fear, or anger that cannot be controlled
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
inversion	n: the action or fact of inverting something, or the state of being inverted; the reversal of the normal order or arrangement of things
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
suffice	v: to be enough or sufficient; to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone; to satisfy or fulfill a purpose
dumbfound	v: to surprise and confuse someone to the point of being unable to speak
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
beloved	adj: loved very much
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
giddy	adj: feeling dizzy or lightheaded; inclined to be easily excited or amused; lacking seriousness or stability
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
apologetic	adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
gaff	n: a long pole fitted with a hook or a barbed spear typically used to land large fish; a cheating device used in gambling or a tool used to manipulate a situation or outcome
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
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
inception	n: the beginning or start of something; the point in time when something comes into existence
nominate	v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor
theatrical	adj: relating to drama, acting, or the theater; having the quality of a performance or show
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
conform	v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
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