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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
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
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
cardiac	adj: of or relating to the heart or heart disease
arrest	v: to take into custody
payback	n: a punishment or retaliation that is inflicted in response to an injury or offense; the benefit or gain obtained as a result of an investment, effort, or action
vampire	n: a mythical creature, usually depicted as undead and needing to drink the blood of the living to survive; someone who preys on or exploits others, especially for their gain
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
steroid	n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs
binge	n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
afloat	adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble
twilight	n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
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
punter	n: a person who places bets, especially on horse racing or other sports; a customer of a certain service; a person who operates a flat-bottomed boat, especially on a river or canal
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
acceleration	n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
barge	n: a large flat-bottomed boat with a wide, flat deck used for transporting goods on rivers and canals, which can be pushed or towed by a tugboat; (verb) to move forcefully or abruptly, often in a clumsy or rude manner
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
proliferation	n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
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
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
incumbent	n: a person who currently holds a particular position or job, especially in politics or public office; a duty or obligation that is required as part of a particular role or job
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
clunky	adj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
overdo	v: to exaggerate or exceed limits of something; to do or use something to such an excessive or exaggerated extent that it causes harm or becomes unpleasant; to overexert
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
banker	n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank
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
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
aerospace	adj: pertaining to the design, engineering, science, and technology related to the Earth’s atmosphere and the exploration or use of space beyond it
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
myriad	adj: a very large number
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
scorn	n: a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something seen as unworthy or inferior; an expression of contempt or ridicule
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
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
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
momentum	n: the force or power that is gained by a moving object; a strength or impetus gained through a process of development or activity
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
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.
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
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
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
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
embed	v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
restoration	n: the act or process of restoring or returning something to its original or former state; a renewal or revitalization of something that has been damaged or lost
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
deferential	adj: showing or expressing respect or obedience; yielding to someone else’s opinions or judgment
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
enthusiast	n: a person having a strong liking for something
unrestrained	adj: characterized by a lack of control or restraints; behaving in a wild, unruly, or excessive way
individualism	n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
inquisitive	adj: curious and interested in learning or finding out about things; questioning or prying into matters that are not one’s concern; curious or nosy
challenger	n: a person or thing that challenges or competes with someone or something else; a contestant in a competition or challenge
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
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
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
socialism	n: a political and economic theory or system that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of goods, aiming for a more equitable and just society; a system that aims to reduce economic inequalities and prioritize the welfare of the community as a whole
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
skyline	n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
gleam	v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
barricade	n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
lamppost	n: a tall standing pole that supports one or more electric lamps
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
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
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
pedal	n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
reboot	v: to restart a computer or other device by loading and rerunning the operating system; to restart or resume an activity, process, or situation after a pause or interruption, often to improve it
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true