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Word	Meaning	Advanced
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
stodgy	adj: dull, uninteresting, or overly conservative; lacking in imagination or creativity; tending to resist change or innovation
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
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
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
immediately	adv: now or without delay
virtually	adv: almost completely
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
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
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
ragtag	adj: consisting of a disorganized or mismatched group of people or things, often of low social status or questionable quality
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
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
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
standby	n: a state of readiness or preparedness, especially in anticipation of an event or situation; a backup or reserve option or plan available in case of need
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
bandwidth	n: the amount of data that can be transmitted or processed at one time often used to describe the capacity of electronic communication or computing systems
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
hire	v: to give somebody a job
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
degenerate	v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
multimedia	adj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
contentious	adj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
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
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
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
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
thoughtful	adj: characterized by careful and considerate thinking; showing consideration for the feelings and needs of others; reflecting deep or serious thought
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
vandalism	n: the willful and malicious destruction or defacement of property that belongs to another person or the public; the act of deliberately causing damage or harm to something valuable or meaningful
vandal	n: a person who deliberately damages or destroys public or private property, often out of a sense of malicious or mischievous intent
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
debatable	adj: open to discussion or argument; capable of being disputed or doubted
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
objective	n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
jargon	n: specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group or profession that is often difficult for outsiders to understand; language that is full of technical slang or obscure terms and is often used to obscure or confuse rather than clarify
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
reputable	adj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
negotiable	adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
notify	v: to inform, alert, or give notice to someone about something, often formally or in writing
revert	v: to return to a previous state or condition; to reply
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
offline	adj: not connected to the internet
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
writ	n: a written legal order or command
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
open-ended	adj: without any limits or restrictions; allowing for a spontaneous response
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
notable	adj: worthy of attention or notice; remarkable or significant; deserving to be recognized or remembered
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
hoax	n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank
organically	adv: in a way that is related to or in accordance with the principles or practices of organic farming or living; naturally; without the use of synthetic or artificial substances
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
troll	n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
aristocracy	n: a group of persons with high social status
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
benevolent	adj: well-meaning and kind; serving a charitable or philanthropic purpose
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
boggy	adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
formal	adj: following established, public, or official forms and conventions, often in a serious or somber manner
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
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
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
fanatical	adj: characterized by extreme or excessive devotion or enthusiasm; marked by a relentless, sometimes irrational, dedication or zeal
anarchist	n: a person who is skeptical of laws and governments and believes those are not necessary
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
impartial	adj: not favoring one side or party over another; fair and unbiased in judgment or opinion
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
storyline	n: the central narrative or plot of a story, often involving a series of events or conflicts that move the story forward; the overall structure or arc of a story
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
wale	n: a ridge on a textured woven fabric such as corduroy or a raised line or stripe on the skin caused by a blow, as from a whip; thick planks running along the sides of a ship for reinforcement
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
fruition	n: the realization or fulfillment of a plan, goal, or desire; the achievement or completion of something desired or worked for; the state of being fully developed or accomplished
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
spam	n: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation