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Word	Meaning	Advanced
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
improve	v: to make or become better
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
swampy	adj: characterized by marshes, bogs, or other wetlands that are often overgrown with dense vegetation
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
sparsely	adv: occurring, existing, or situated at wide intervals; in a scattered or thinly populated manner; with a low density or concentration
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
demise	n: death or the end of something
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
dependence	n: the state or condition of relying or depending on someone or something else; a relationship in which one person or thing is influenced, controlled, or supported by another
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
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
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
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
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
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
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
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
tobacco	n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
peanut	n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
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
disrepair	n: a state of decay, damage, or neglect that results in the deterioration of the quality, function, or appearance of something, particularly a structure or object
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
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
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
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
understatement	n: an expression that describes something as less important or serious than it really is
bachelor	n: an unmarried man; a person who holds an undergraduate degree from a college or university
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
superintendent	n: a person who is responsible for the management or supervision of a particular organization, institution, or system, especially in an educational or public service context
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
renegade	n: a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, religious group, or set of principles
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
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
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
miller	n: a person who operates a mill (= a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing), especially a grain mill
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
weld	v: to join two or more pieces of metal together by heating their edges until they melt and fuse
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
hands-on	adj: actively involved, practical; having hands involved in the doing or making of something
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
untouched	adj: not touched or disturbed by anyone or anything; not having been altered, changed, or affected in any way
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
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
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
renovation	n: the process of improving, repairing, or modernizing a building, room, or other structure; the state of being improved or repaired in this way
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
convivial	adj: friendly, lively, and enjoyable in a social gathering or atmosphere; characterized by good company and cheerful sociability
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
accessible	adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
cocreate	v: to create something by working with others
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
elementary	adj: relating to the first principles or fundamental parts of a subject; fundamental or basic, often used to refer to a school or level of education that covers the fundamental principles of various subjects
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
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
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
inside-the-box	adj: following conventional or established thinking and not considering alternative or creative solutions; adhering to traditional or mainstream approaches
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
desktop	n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities
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
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
squat	v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
batch	n: a quantity or group of things that are made or produced together and are considered to be the same or similar; an amount produced during a specified period of time or process
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
vocational	adj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job
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
entirely	adv: completely
orient	v: to position or adjust someone or something for a particular purpose; (noun) the countries of Asia
infuse	v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
nebulous	adj: hazy, vague, or ill-defined; of or relating to or resembling a nebula (= an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space)
writ	n: a written legal order or command
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
arduous	adj: requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring, often involving physical or mental labor
convoluted	adj: extraordinarily complicated and hard to understand
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
ethnography	n: the study of social groups and cultures, often conducted through observation, interviews, and analysis of primary sources; a written account of such a study
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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.
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
forestry	n: the science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees and conserving and developing natural forests
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
untapped	adj: not yet used or exploited
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute