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Word	Meaning	Advanced
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
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
stagnant	adj: not flowing or circulating; standing still; stagnant water
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
dormant	adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
restructure	v: to organize a company, business, or system in a new and different way to make it work more effectively
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
zigzag	adj: having short sharp turns or angles
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
shelve	v: to put or arrange something, especially books, on a shelf; to decide not to take action on something either for a short time or permanently
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
reset	v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
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
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
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
lengthy	adj: tediously continuing for a long time; very long in time or size
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
entirely	adv: completely
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
illuminating	adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
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
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
exhale	v: to breathe out air or vapor from the lungs or mouth; to release or emit something slowly or gently
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
blindside	v: to surprise or attack someone unexpectedly and from a position they are not aware of, often to gain an advantage
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
non-existent	adj: not real; not existing or having no real existence
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
ruminate	v: to think deeply about something; to ponder
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
humanist	n: a person who is concerned with the welfare and rights of all human beings; one who believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person and stresses the importance of human values and ethical principles
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
congregation	n: a group of people assembled, typically in a church or synagogue, for religious worship or other communal purposes; a gathering or collection of people or things in a specific location or context
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
reorganize	v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
boredom	n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation
digress	v: to move away from the main subject temporarily, especially in speech or writing
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
anew	adv: in a new or different way
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
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
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
dean	n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
uncharted	adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
strenuous	adj: requiring or showing great energy, effort, or exertion; physically or mentally demanding; characterized by vigorous activity
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
perplexing	adj: causing confusion or uncertainty; difficult to understand or explain; puzzling or mystifying
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
detached	adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement
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
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
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
dotcom	n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
pod	n: a seed case, especially of a leguminous plant such as a pea or bean; a detachable container of something, especially on an airplane
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
screenshot	n: a digital photograph or image of what is displayed on a computer or electronic screen, often used for capturing and sharing information or documenting an issue or problem
mull	v: to think over carefully; to consider or ponder; to mix or stir thoroughly
marinade	n: a liquid mixture of herbs, spices, oil, and vinegar or citrus juice used to flavor and tenderize meat or fish before cooking; a soaking or immersion in this mixture
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
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
newsletter	n: a periodic publication containing news, updates, and information about a particular topic or organization, typically distributed to members or subscribers via email, print, or digital media; a bulletin or report that provides relevant and up-to-date information on a specific subject or area of interest
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
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
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality