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Word	Meaning	Advanced
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
extricate	v: to free or release someone or something from something that is trapping, entangling, or confining them; to disentangle or disengage from a difficult or complicated situation
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
janitor	n: a person whose job is to clean and maintain a large building, such as a school or a block of flats
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
unremarkable	adj: ordinary and not particularly interesting
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
mortuary	n: a place where dead bodies are kept, prepared, and stored before burial or cremation; a funeral home or a building or facility for handling deceased individuals
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
supervisor	n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others
admonition	n: a warning, caution, or piece of advice aimed at correcting or preventing a mistake or misdeed
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
lounge	n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
nap	n: a short sleep, especially during the day
comatose	adj: relating to, associated with, or in a coma (= a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness)
vigil	n: a period of wakefulness maintained for any reason, typically for prayer, meditation, or watchkeeping; a period of observation or surveillance, especially for security or safety reasons
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
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
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
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
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
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
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
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
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
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
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
ballpark	v: a place or facility where baseball is played; a rough estimation of something
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
whisk	v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
ascertain	v: to find out or learn something true or correct
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
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
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
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
motel	n: a type of hotel that typically offers lower-priced accommodations with fewer amenities than a full-service hotel; a motor hotel
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
lax	adj: not strict or severe; relaxed or lenient
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
preposterous	adj: absurd, ridiculous, or contrary to reason or common sense
increasingly	adv: more and more
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
incessant	adj: continuing without interruption; constant, unceasing, or unremitting
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
lockstep	n: a way of walking in which people’s strides are perfectly synchronized; rigid conformity to a particular plan or set of actions
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
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
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
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
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
mediocrity	n: the state or quality of being average or of having only moderate ability, success, or value; the state or quality of being uninspired or unoriginal
banker	n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
referendum	n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
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
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
moralize	v: to express or teach a moral lesson or principle, often in a self-righteous or didactic way; to reflect on the ethical or moral aspects of a situation or behavior
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
morale	n: the emotional or mental state of a person or group, especially in relation to confidence, enthusiasm, and determination
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
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
replace	v: to take the place of something
sleazy	adj: marked by low moral standards or questionable ethics; lacking in integrity or character; cheap or sordid in appearance or nature
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
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
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
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
consign	v: to give over, entrust, or assign control of something, particularly to another person, for safekeeping or delivery; to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose or use
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
exemplar	n: a person or thing that is regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality or type; a model or ideal to be emulated
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
finch	n: a small songbird with a short, conical beak and typically a cheerful song
merger	n: the process of two or more companies joining together and becoming one entity, often to improve their competitive position or achieve synergies in operations or distribution
acquisition	n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
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
sophistication	n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
payroll	n: a list of a company’s employees and their salaries or wages; the total amount of money paid by a company to its employees regularly
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
reforestation	n: the process of replanting or regenerating forests, typically after they have been cut down or destroyed by natural disasters
boggle	v: to be overwhelmed or surprised by something; to hesitate or be uncertain about something; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or surprised
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
realization	n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force