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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
readily	adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly
accessible	adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
handful	n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
admission	n: the act of allowing someone to enter or become a member of a group, organization, institution, or place; the act of acknowledging or confessing something, often a truth or a wrongdoing
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
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
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.
stampede	n: a sudden, frenzied rush or surge of a group of people or animals in a particular direction; a mass panicking movement of a group of animals, especially cattle or a herd of other similar animals
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
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
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
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
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
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
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
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
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
overview	n: a general description or summary of a subject
calculus	n: a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and limits; the accumulation of hard mineral deposits that can form in organs or ducts in the body, such as kidney stones or gallstones
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
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
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
sociology	n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form
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
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
hyperbola	n: a type of geometric curve, similar to an ellipse, but with two separate and distinct branches that approach infinity; (of mathematics) the curve defined by the difference of the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed points called the foci
cosine	n: a trigonometric function that gives the ratio between the adjacent side and the hypotenuse of a right-angle triangle; the value of this function for a given angle
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
pixel	n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
computation	n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
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
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
hone	v: to sharpen or perfect something; to improve a skill or ability through practice
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
deficient	adj: lacking something needed or normal
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
correspondence	n: the letters, emails, etc., especially official or business ones; the quality or state of being the same in amount, number, status
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
usage	n: the way in which a word or phrase is used in a language; the extent in which how much something is used
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
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
procrastinate	v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
prospective	adj: likely or expected to happen or become in the future, often referring to something or someone that is being considered or evaluated
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
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
preparatory	adj: relating to or involving the preparation or planning of something, often before the main or more important event or activity
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
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
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
personalize	v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
passive	adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
retrieval	n: the process of recovering or retrieving something that has been lost or misplaced; the act of finding and extracting information, especially from a computer or database
considerably	adv: to a significant extent or degree; noticeably; substantially
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
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
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
deviate	v: to depart from an established course or plan; to change direction or take a different route or approach
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
optional	adj: left to one’s own choice or judgment; not required or mandatory; available as a possibility but not obligatory or necessary
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
scribble	v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
blurt	v: to utter suddenly and impulsively, without prior thought or consideration; to let something slip out unintentionally
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
gratify	v: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
derivation	n: the process of obtaining or developing something from a known source or origin; the origin or source of something; the historical development or evolution of a word, phrase, or concept
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
seasick	adj: feeling ill or nauseous as a result of being on a ship or boat that is moving or rocking back and forth in a rough sea; suffering from motion sickness
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
actively	adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
reproducibility	n: the ability of an experiment, study, or result to be replicated or repeated by different researchers or laboratories, often seen as a key aspect of scientific rigor
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
testimonial	n: a statement or declaration that expresses support, admiration, or praise for someone or something; a written or spoken recommendation or endorsement
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
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
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
submission	n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
sigma	n: the eighteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, used in mathematics and science to represent standard deviation or a summation of a series of values
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
tutor	n: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
improve	v: to make or become better
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
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
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
standardize	v: to make uniform or consistent in form, quality, or performance; to establish or implement a standard or standardization process
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something