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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
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
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
recurrent	adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
defraud	v: to cheat or deceive someone to gain a financial or personal advantage; to violate someone’s trust for personal gain
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
crappy	adj: of poor quality; not satisfactory
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
immediately	adv: now or without delay
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
compensation	n: something especially money, given or received as payment or reparation for a service or loss or injury
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
autopsy	n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals)
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
debacle	n: a complete failure or disaster; a sudden and catastrophic collapse or defeat; a fiasco or a mess
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
coroner	n: an official responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those that occur suddenly, unexpectedly, or under unusual or suspicious circumstances
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
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
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
originate	v: to come into existence in a particular place or situation; to start something in a specific place
appraisal	n: an evaluation or assessment of the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
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
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
appraise	v: to assess or evaluate the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
blacklist	n: a list of names or entities that are seen as undesirables or perceived as a threat, often compiled by a government or organization and used to restrict access or opportunities
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
predate	v: to have existed or happened earlier than something
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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
hyperinflation	n: a condition where the price of everything in a national economy rises very quickly, causing damage to an economy
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
subprime	adj: of or relating to financial loans, particularly mortgages, which are made to individuals with poor credit histories or limited income, often associated with higher interest rates and a greater risk of default
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
incidence	n: the frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a specific population, group, or area; the occurrence or manifestation of something, especially something harmful or unpleasant
subtlety	n: the quality of being subtle
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
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
coercion	n: the use of force, threats, or intimidation to persuade someone to do something against their will; the practice of controlling or manipulating someone through the use of power or authority
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
statutory	adj: relating to law or regulation; authorized or required by law or regulation
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
fraudulent	adj: involving deception or dishonesty; intended to deceive or defraud; false or misleading
exorcism	n: the act of forcibly driving out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place, typically through a ritualistic ceremony or prayer
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
statute	n: a law that is passed by a parliament, council, etc. and formally written down
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
lax	adj: not strict or severe; relaxed or lenient
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
felony	n: a serious crime that carries a punishment of more than one year in prison, typically involving violence or other severe actions
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
understate	v: to represent something as less important or significant than it is; to downplay or make something seem less dramatic or intense
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
virtually	adv: almost completely
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
thrifty	adj: careful and diligent in the use of resources or the spending of money
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
prosecution	n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
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.
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
hairdresser	n: a person who cuts and styles hair for a living
pitiful	adj: making people feel sorrow or sympathy; very small or poor
sophistication	n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined
entirely	adv: completely
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
campsite	n: a place where people can pitch tents, park RVs, or set up other types of temporary shelter for recreational use, often equipped with facilities such as bathrooms and fire pits
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
perverse	adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
suborn	v: to induce or persuade someone to commit an unlawful or wrongful act, typically through bribery or deception; to bribe or incite someone to give false testimony or commit perjury
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
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
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
deregulation	n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs
facto	adj: of or relating to facts; done in reality; actually existing or occurring
decriminalize	v: to eliminate or reduce the criminal penalties associated with an act or behavior; to make legal or permissible something that was previously outlawed or punishable by law
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
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
crony	n: a close friend or companion; a longtime associate who is often involved in one’s questionable or shady dealings or activities
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
ammunition	n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
legislator	n: a member of a group of people who has the power to make or enact laws
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause