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Word	Meaning	Advanced
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
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
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
groom	v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat; (noun, also “bridegroom”) a man who is about to be married or has recently been married
vilify	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that is likely to make people have a very low opinion of them
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
tutor	n: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
parable	n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
accountant	n: a person whose job is to keep financial records and accounts for a person or organization
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
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
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
atlas	n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
creepy	adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease
bipolar	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
founder	n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
fast-track	n: a process or procedure designed to expedite or speed up the completion of a task or project; a system that allows specific individuals or groups to bypass normal procedures or requirements to achieve a desired outcome more quickly
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
hire	v: to give somebody a job
accounting	n: a system of recording and summarizing financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
consecutive	adj: following in a sequence or order without interruption or break; occurring one after another
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
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
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
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
hanger	n: a device or object used for hanging or supporting something, often used for hanging clothes; a loop-shaped object used to hang clothes in a closet
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
protector	n: a person or thing that provides protection, support, or defense; a guardian or defender
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
crumple	v: to collapse or crumple into a disordered or wrinkled mass; to fall apart or lose strength suddenly; to become emotionally distressed or overwhelmed
plat	n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
arbitrage	n: the practice of buying and selling goods, securities, or currencies in different markets or locations to make a profit from the differences in price between them
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
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
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
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
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
brass	n: a metal alloy of copper and zinc; a yellowish color; a group of wind instruments made of brass
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
cushion	n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage
clothesline	n: a rope or wire stretched between two points, typically outdoors, for hanging clothes to dry
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
recurring	adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
caddy	n: a container or carrier for holding and transporting small items, such as tea or golf clubs
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
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
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
bathe	v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
crappy	adj: of poor quality; not satisfactory
sunglasses	n: a pair of darkened glasses worn to protect the eyes from harsh sunlight or glare
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
rum	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane or molasses, often aged and typically with a sweet, rich, or spicy flavor
booze	n: an informal term for alcoholic beverages, particularly strong liquor or spirits
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
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
allowance	n: a set amount of money or resources given regularly or periodically; a granted permission or privilege; the act of allowing or giving permission
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
bedtime	n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness
kangaroo	n: a large marsupial native to Australia with powerful hind legs for jumping and carrying young in a pouch on the mother’s belly
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
grumpy	adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
outgrow	v: to grow too large for something; to grow taller or faster than another person
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
attainment	n: the act of achieving or accomplishing something; the state of having achieved a specific level of skill or ability; a goal that has been reached or accomplished
tenacity	n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
introspect	v: to look inward and examine one’s thoughts, feelings, or motives; to engage in self-reflection
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
mania	n: a psychological or emotional state that is marked by excessive enthusiasm, excitement, or delusions; a strong and uncontrollable desire or craving for something
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
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
entrepreneurship	n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
grasshopper	n: large jumping insect; used to symbolize restlessness or ephemerality
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
doer	n: a person who performs or carries out an action or task; a person who is proactive or productive
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
clutter	n: to fill a room or place with so many items that it becomes messy
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
turbulence	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something