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Word	Meaning	Advanced
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
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
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
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
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
crinkle	v: to form wrinkles, creases, or folds in a surface, especially in cloth or paper, often causing it to make a rustling sound; to make a rustling or crackling sound
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
eyebrow	n: the hair arc over each eye in humans
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
solver	n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
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
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
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
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
wring	v: to twist, squeeze, or compress something, especially to extract liquid or force out excess; to cause emotional or mental distress; to extract information by force or pressure
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
apt	adj: having a natural talent, inclination, or tendency for a particular activity, skill, or trait; appropriate or fitting for a specific situation or purpose
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
hearty	adj: characterized by vigor, strength, or robustness; showing warmth or enthusiasm of feeling; large and filling (referring to a meal or portions of food)
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
virtuoso	n: a person highly skilled in music, art, or some other pursuit
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
virtually	adv: almost completely
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
console	v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment
wireless	adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals
broadband	n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
immediately	adv: now or without delay
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
awe-inspiring	adj: making you feel great respect or admiration through being impressive or formidable
trivia	n: details or information that are unimportant
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
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
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
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
exodus	n: a situation in which a large number of people leave or escape from a place at the same time
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
exuberant	adj: full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; lively, animated, or unrestrained in behavior or expression; characterized by abundant growth or profuse production
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
dice	n: a small cube with each side marked with a different number of spots (from 1 to 6) used in gambling and some games
knuckle	n: one of the joint-like parts of the fingers and toes, especially of the hand
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
controller	n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
alto	n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
shortage	n: a deficiency or lack of something, typically referring to a situation where there is an insufficient supply or quantity of a resource or product to meet the demand or need
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
supercomputer	n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
jerry	adj: a slang term referring to something that is improvised, makeshift, or of poor quality; jerry-rigged
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
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
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
resourceful	adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed