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Word	Meaning	Advanced
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
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
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
tenuous	adj: very weak or slight that it hardly exists
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
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
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
leapfrog	n: a children’s game in which players take turns jumping over each other’s stooped backs
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
insatiable	adj: impossible to satisfy or content; having a strong desire or craving that is excessive or unquenchable
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
provocation	n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
freelance	adj: doing particular pieces of work for different organizations rather than being employed by one specific organization
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
inflation	n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air
picket	n: a pointed wooden or metal stake driven into the ground used as a support or for marking an area or boundary; a group of people, typically strikers or protestors, stationed or moving around in front of a workplace, government building, or other location, to demonstrate opposition or to pick up supporters
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
predatory	adj: living by eating other animals, especially by catching prey that is still alive
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
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
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
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
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
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
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
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
ovary	n: either of the pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs; (of a plant) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
fathom	v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
salesperson	n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
brace	n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast
pliers	n: a tool consisting of two metal arms joined at a pivot, used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
orthodontics	n: a branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, particularly those related to the misalignment of teeth and jaws; the use of various devices, including braces and retainers, to correct such irregularities and improve oral and facial function and appearance
unsurprising	adj: not surprising, and what was expected; able to be predicted
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
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
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
steadfast	adj: firm, unwavering, or determined in purpose or belief; resolute and loyal even in the face of adversity or challenges
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
patchwork	n: a fabric made by stitching together small pieces of different colored and patterned fabrics; a mixture or grouping of diverse elements or components
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
nonlinear	adj: pertaining to a system or process that does not follow a straight or predictable path, often resulting in unexpected or unpredictable outcomes or behaviors
constantly	adv: all the time
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
increasingly	adv: more and more
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
destitute	adj: lacking basic material necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing; impoverished
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
archaic	adj: old and no longer used or applicable; of or seeming to belong to an ancient period in history
bacon	n: a type of salt-cured pork that is usually sliced and fried; a meat product that is derived from the back or sides of a pig
overdue	adj: past the expected or scheduled time; not completed or paid on time; delayed, tardy, or postponed
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
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
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
pretended	adj: feigned or not genuine; assumed or simulated
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
persimmon	n: a usually orange or reddish-brown fruit, sweet when fully ripe, with a custard-like texture and a distinct flavor
prolific	adj: producing many works, results, or offspring
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
dab	v: to touch or apply something lightly, usually several times
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
weed	n: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
troubleshoot	v: to identify and solve problems or difficulties, particularly in mechanical or technical systems or situations
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
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
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
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
brittle	adj: easily broken, cracked, or shattered when subjected to pressure or stress; lacking flexibility or resilience; fragile
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
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
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement