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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
indifferent	adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
backdoor	adj: a term used to describe an unauthorized or concealed means of accessing a computer system or network, typically through a loophole or vulnerability in the system
improve	v: to make or become better
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
craftsman	n: a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, especially one who works with wood, metal, or other materials
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
improvise	v: to create or perform something on the spot, without preparation or planning; to use what one has available to do or create something
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
stonemason	n: a person who works with stone, particularly in the construction and crafting of stone structures, such as buildings, walls, or statues
isle	n: a small island, especially one in the sea
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
ruthless	adj: lacking in pity or compassion; willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, regardless of the consequences for others
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
parochial	adj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
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
gunpoint	n: the point of a gun, used as a threat or in an armed robbery
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
restitution	n: the act of restoring something that has been lost or stolen to its rightful owner; compensation or reimbursement for loss or damage suffered by someone
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
robbery	n: the taking of property or money from a person, business, or institution by force, threat, or intimidation; a crime that involves theft or stealing
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
subversion	n: the act or process of undermining, overthrowing, or sabotaging a system or government, often through covert or manipulative means; the effort to weaken or destroy established authority or social norms
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
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
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
approvingly	adv: in a manner indicating agreement or satisfaction; with an affirmative or positive attitude or response
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
dishearten	v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
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
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
canny	adj: shrewd, astute, and clever in practical matters; showing good judgment and resourcefulness, especially in financial or business situations
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
squirrel	n: a small to medium-sized rodent with a bushy tail, found in almost every part of the world
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
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
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
indefinite	adj: without any fixed or defined limit; vague or unclear; lasting for an unknown or unspecified period of time
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
recurrent	adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
marijuana	n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
felon	n: a person convicted of a serious crime; an offender of the most serious kind
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
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
hump	n: a rounded lump or bump, especially on an animal’s back
glom	v: to take or accumulate something without permission or right; to attach oneself or to become attached to something or someone (often used with ‘onto’)
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
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
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
recipient	n: a person who receives something
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) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
telos	n: a philosophical term derived from ancient Greek, referring to the ultimate purpose, goal, or objective of something; the intrinsic or inherent meaning or intention behind an action, process, or system
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important