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Word	Meaning	Advanced
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
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.
lasting	adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
malnourished	adj: not getting enough of the right type of food to stay healthy and strong
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
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
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
aspiring	adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
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
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
improve	v: to make or become better
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
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
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
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
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
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
novelty	n: the quality of being new, attractive, and unusual
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
conspicuous	adj: visible or observable; likely to draw attention
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
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
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
insatiable	adj: impossible to satisfy or content; having a strong desire or craving that is excessive or unquenchable
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
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
linen	n: a type of fabric or cloth made from fibers derived from the flax plant, characterized by its strength, durability, and ability to absorb moisture; items made of or resembling this fabric, such as sheets, napkins, or clothing
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
netbook	n: a small and lightweight laptop computer, typically with a screen size of 10-12 inches, designed primarily for internet browsing, email, and basic computing tasks
inexhaustible	adj: incapable of being used up or worn out; boundless or limitless in quantity, energy, or endurance
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
perverse	adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral
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
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
consign	v: to give over, entrust, or assign control of something, particularly to another person, for safekeeping or delivery; to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose or use
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
straightaway	adv: immediately or without any delay or hesitation; without any deviation or detour
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
hunk	n: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat
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;
thrifty	adj: careful and diligent in the use of resources or the spending of money
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
appliance	n: a device or machine, usually powered by electricity or fuel, designed for a specific function or task, typically used in the home or workplace, such as a refrigerator, oven, or washing machine
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
insulation	n: the act or process of covering something to stop heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this
solemn	adj: formal and dignified, often with an emphasis on religious or ceremonial attitudes or practices; characterized by an earnest sense of importance or gravity; serious or grave in tone or demeanor
giraffe	n: a tall African mammal with a very long neck and legs, typically with distinctive brownish-yellow fur and dark patches; an animal often found in zoos and wildlife preserves
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
misrepresent	v: to present a false or misleading interpretation or impression of something or someone
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
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
forage	v: to search or hunt for food, provisions, or other necessities; to scavenge or seek out resources in a determined or systematic manner
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
objective	n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
hedonist	n: a person who believes that pleasure and happiness are the most important goals in life
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
selfless	adj: concerned more with the needs and desires of others than with one’s own; unselfish; altruistic
altruist	n: a person who has an unselfish or selfless concern for the welfare of others; a person who values the well-being of others over their interests or desires
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
cohesive	adj: causing cohesion; bringing people or things together
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
quadrant	n: a quarter of a circle or sphere or any of the four parts of an area divided by two intersecting lines or planes
token	n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept
curtail	v: to reduce or restrict something; to shorten or truncate; to cut short or bring to an abrupt end
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
breadth	n: the measure or extent of something from one side to another; width; the range, scope, or extent of something
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
orthogonal	adj: relating to right angles; perpendicular or independent in nature; unrelated or independent of something else
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
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
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
participate	v: to take part in something
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
tranquility	n: a state of calmness or peacefulness; absence of agitation, disturbance, or turbulence; a peaceful or serene environment
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
cultivation	n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
skinny	adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
materialistic	adj: concerned primarily with material possessions rather than spiritual or intellectual values; adhering to a philosophy that places a high value on material goods or wealth
materialism	n: a philosophical belief that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that everything, including thought, feeling, mind, and consciousness, can be reduced to matter and physical explanations
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
ubuntu	n: a concept rooted in Bantu philosophy, emphasizing the essential human virtues of empathy, compassion, and interconnectedness; a belief in the importance of community, cooperation, and shared humanity; (of a computer) a popular open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
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
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
podium	n: a raised platform or stand that is used for delivering speeches, conducting meetings, or presenting awards
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
treasury	n: the government department in charge of managing public funds; the funds of a government or institution or individual
spokesperson	n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
topsoil	n: the upper layer of soil that contains most of the nutrients and organic matter and is important for plant growth and cultivation; a shallow, loose layer of soil that can be easily removed or displaced by wind, water, or other factors