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Word	Meaning	Advanced
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
discretion	n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
superb	adj: extremely good; excellent in quality; superbly done
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
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
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
query	n: a question or inquiry, often used in the context of research, information-gathering, or data analysis; a request for information
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
croup	n: a respiratory condition primarily affecting infants and young children, characterized by a hoarse, barking cough and difficulty in breathing due to swelling of the voice box and windpipe; the contagious disease causing this condition
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
rabbi	n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
torso	n: the human trunk from the neck to the abdomen
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
centenarian	n: a person who has reached or is at least 100 years old; someone who has lived for a century
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
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
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
caretaker	n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
consumptive	adj: relating to or caused by the consumption, especially the wasting effects of tuberculosis or other chronic illness; excessively consuming or draining
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
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
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
skeletal	adj: of, relating to, or forming a skeleton (= frame of bones); very thin or emaciated
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
timepiece	n: a device or instrument that measures or indicates time, such as a watch, clock, or sundial; any device used for tracking or recording time
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
swatch	n: a small sample or piece taken from a larger whole, often used for testing or comparison; a range of samples or colors used to demonstrate or promote a product or brand
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
shareholder	n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
advent	n: the arrival or beginning of something; the coming of Jesus Christ at his birth
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
patriot	n: a person who loves their nation and would fight for it if required
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
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
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
laud	v: to praise or applaud enthusiastically; to extol or commend highly; to express approval or admiration for someone or something
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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.
worm	n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
backbone	n: the spinal column of a vertebrate; a symbolic representation of strength and resilience
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of 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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
acquisition	n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
merger	n: the process of two or more companies joining together and becoming one entity, often to improve their competitive position or achieve synergies in operations or distribution
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
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
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
cashier	n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
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
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
copywriting	n: the act or profession of writing text or content for advertising or promotional purposes, which involves creating persuasive and engaging written material to capture attention and influence the reader or audience
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
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
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
allergic	adj: having or caused by an allergy
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
encephalitis	n: inflammation of the brain that is usually caused by a viral infection but can also be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection, an autoimmune reaction, or exposure to certain chemicals or toxins
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
fast-food	n: a type of restaurant or food establishment that specializes in quickly prepared and served meals, often in a drive-thru or takeout format
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
indicative	adj: serving as a sign or indication of something; expressing or showing something directly; characteristic of a particular group or situation
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
pro-life	adj: describing beliefs, policies, or advocacy that support the protection and preservation of human life, particularly about issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, focusing on the value and rights of the unborn or vulnerable individuals
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
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
molest	v: to harass, bother, or annoy someone, often sexually; to touch or handle someone in an unwelcome or inappropriate way
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
idolatry	n: the worship of idols or images; the excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, or worship of something or someone
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
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
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
footwear	n: clothing items worn on the feet, typically shoes or boots
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
salmon	n: a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
grocer	n: a person who owns a shop that sells foodstuffs and some household supplies
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
boast	v: to talk about someone’s accomplishments, wealth, or abilities excessively with undue pride and self-satisfaction
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
plum	n: a small, sweet fruit with juicy flesh and a hard stone in the middle; a desirable or highly valued object, person, or position
pumpkin	n: large, round, yellow or orange fruit with a thick rind and pulpy interior, often carved into a Halloween decoration or used as a base for pies, soups, or other dishes
ounce	n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
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
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
outset	n: the beginning of something
footrace	n: a race in which participants compete by running or jogging on foot
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
slingshot	n: a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones or other projectiles
squirt	v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
primarily	adv: mainly
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
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
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
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
truism	n: a statement or proposition that is true and does not require proof or elaboration; an overused or cliche expression that has become void of meaning
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
overstate	v: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute