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Word	Meaning	Advanced
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
oversight	n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
unwind	v: to relax and release tension, often by engaging in leisure activities or by simply resting; to reverse the winding or twisting of something
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
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
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
bailout	n: the provision of financial help to a corporation or country which is on the brink of bankruptcy
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
valuation	n: an estimation of the worth or value of something
bouillabaisse	n: a traditional French fish stew originating from the coastal region of Marseille, typically includes various types of fish, shellfish, vegetables, herbs, and spices
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
rivet	n: a short metal pin or bolt with a flat head used for joining things together
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
binge	n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
supersized	adj: enlarged or increased beyond the usual or ordinary size; larger than normal; often used to describe food or drink excessively large portions
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
headlong	adv: with great speed or force; in a rush, or without caution
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
staggering	adj: so shocking as to stun or overwhelm
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
visa	n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization
debit	n: an entry in a financial account that represents money owed or transferred out of the account; a payment card or other means of withdrawing funds from a bank account
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
vasectomy	n: a surgical procedure involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens (= the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra), which is a form of male birth control, resulting in permanent sterilization
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
molar	n: one of the large teeth located in the back of the mouth used for grinding and chewing food; a dental drill used for removing decay or shaping teeth; (adjective) describing a solution in which the concentration of a solute is expressed in moles per liter (mol/L)
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
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
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.
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
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
mindful	adj: being conscious or aware of something; paying close attention to what is happening; being focused and attentive in the present moment
savvy	n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
proprietor	n: a person who owns and runs a business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
nimble	adj: quick and light in movement or action
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
frivolous	adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
bling	n: a slang term that refers to flashy, showy, or ostentatious jewelry, often characterized by its high cost or precious materials
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
boutique	n: a small, stylish shop, often specializing in unique or specialized items
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
high-end	adj: of the highest quality or luxury, often used to describe expensive or exclusive products or services
haggle	v: to negotiate a deal or price by bargaining in a persistent and often argumentative way; to argue or dispute over a price or other terms of a transaction
estate	n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
artifice	n: a clever or cunning trick or strategy used to deceive or manipulate others; a clever or skillful device or technique, often with an artistic or creative aspect
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
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
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
ecotourism	n: a form of tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas while promoting conservation and local community development
vineyard	n: a farm where grapes are grown to produce wine
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
pitcher	n: a container with a spout used for pouring liquids, particularly used for serving drinks such as water or juice; a player in baseball who pitches the ball toward the batter
match-up	n: a pairing or comparison of two things or people, especially to determine their compatibility or suitability for each other
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
ahold	adv: to take hold of something, to grasp firmly
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
increasingly	adv: more and more
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
by-product	n: a secondary product produced during the manufacturing or processing of another product, often not the intended product but still useful or valuable in some way
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
boomerang	n: a curved, flat wooden or metal weapon that is thrown and can return to the thrower; a plan, action, or attempt that unintentionally rebounds on the person who initiates it
alumni	n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
retrain	v: to teach or learn a new or different set of skills or knowledge, usually to adapt to a new job, situation, or technology
professionalism	n: the quality or conduct characterized by a specialist in a particular field having a high degree of skill, knowledge, and good judgment; the standard or code of behavior expected from a professional
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
sully	v: to tarnish or damage the purity or integrity of; to defile
standpoint	n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
shun	v: to avoid deliberately or keep away from someone or something
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
intranet	n: a private computer network within an organization that uses internet protocols, allowing employees or members to access and share information, resources, and services
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
consumerism	n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
betterment	n: the act or process of making something or someone better; the state of being made better
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
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
dividend	n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
fidelity	n: faithfulness to a person, cause, or thing; loyalty or devotion to a duty or obligation; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
co-op	n: an organization, shop, business, or farm that is jointly owned and managed by a group of people who also work in it
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
parcel	n: something wrapped in paper so that it can be carried or sent by post
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
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
artisan	n: a skilled craftsperson or worker who produces handmade or traditionally crafted items, often using specialized tools or techniques; someone who is skilled in a particular trade or craft
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
usage	n: the way in which a word or phrase is used in a language; the extent in which how much something is used
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
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
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
diversified	adj: characterized by diversity or variety; having different forms or types
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
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
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
lasting	adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof