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Word	Meaning	Advanced
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
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
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
moonlighting	n: the practice of working at a second job, often outside of regular business hours, in addition to one’s primary job
flak	n: heavy and constant criticism, opposition, or hostility directed towards someone or something; anti-aircraft guns or artillery fire
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
gorge	n: a deep narrow valley between hills or mountains, usually with steep sides and a river running through it
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
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
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
irritating	adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
scribble	v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
admittedly	adv: used to acknowledge a fact or statement, often one that weakens or contradicts an argument or opinion; concededly
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
notation	n: a system of symbols or signs used to represent information or communicate ideas; a written or printed mark or signs used to indicate musical notes, mathematical formulas, or linguistic elements
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
summary	n: a brief statement that provides the critical aspects of something without going into depth
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
succinct	adj: concise, clear, and to the point; using as few words as possible to convey an idea or message; brief but comprehensive
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
inflation	n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
unsolved	adj: not yet understood, explained, or resolved; remaining a mystery or enigma
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
unify	v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
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
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.
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
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
formation	n: the way something is created naturally or the way it has been arranged
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
fluctuation	n: a change, or the process of changing, that frequently happens, especially from one extreme to another; the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
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
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
gravitational	adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another)
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
scrutinize	v: to examine carefully and critically; to inspect closely
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
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
gnaw	v: to bite or chew on something persistently or nervously; to wear away at something gradually
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
projection	n: the act of calculating or guessing, or the state of being estimated; any solid shape or object that juts out from something; an image on a screen cast from something
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
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
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
colt	n: a young male horse, usually under four years old; a young, inexperienced person, particularly in a certain field or sport
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
scientifically	adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
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
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
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
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
shortage	n: a deficiency or lack of something, typically referring to a situation where there is an insufficient supply or quantity of a resource or product to meet the demand or need
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
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
astonishment	n: a feeling of very great surprise
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
derelict	adj: abandoned or neglectful; failing to fulfill one’s duties or responsibilities
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
seedy	adj: run-down, shabby, or in a state of disrepair; disreputable, sleazy, or sordid; lacking moral or ethical standards; describing a fruit that has many seeds
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
refurbish	v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
applicant	n: a person who applies, especially for a job or position; someone who applies for a grant, loan, or other benefits
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
impromptu	adv: done or said on the spur of the moment, without planning or preparation; unscripted, unrehearsed
tutorial	n: a lesson or instructional session, often consisting of one-on-one or small-group teaching, designed to provide guidance or instruction on a particular subject or skill; (adjective) of or relating to a tutor
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
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
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
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
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
postgraduate	n: a person who is studying for an advanced degree or diploma after having completed their undergraduate education; (adjective) of or relating to a level of education or academic study that comes after the completion of an undergraduate degree
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
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
pan-American	adj: relating to or involving all of North, Central, and South America
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
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
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
bachelor	n: an unmarried man; a person who holds an undergraduate degree from a college or university
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
immunology	n: the branch of medical science that deals with the immune system of the body and its functions, including the body’s response to foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria; it also involves the study of immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and immunotherapies
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
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
exceptional	adj: standing out from others in a noteworthy or superior way, unusually good or impressive; representing an exception or deviation from the norm
eclipse	n: an obscuring of one celestial body by another, often used to describe a lunar or solar eclipse; a period of obscurity or decline, often used to describe a decline in popularity or influence; (verb) to surpass, overshadow, or outshine someone or something
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
entrepreneurship	n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one
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
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people