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Word	Meaning	Advanced
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
formal	adj: following established, public, or official forms and conventions, often in a serious or somber manner
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
overhaul	n: a thorough examination, evaluation, or inspection of something, often with the intent of making necessary improvements; a major reorganization or restructuring of a system or process; (verb) to thoroughly examine, repair, and improve something to ensure that it is functioning properly and up to standard
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
grizzly	n: (also “silvertip”) a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
sleeplessness	n: the condition of being unable to sleep or having difficulty sleeping
capitulate	v: to surrender, especially under agreed-upon conditions, usually after a prolonged resistance; to acknowledge defeat or give in to an opponent or adversary
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
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
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
minefield	n: an area or situation that contains a hidden danger or risk, particularly a literal minefield of explosives or a figurative minefield of potential problems or missteps
imperceptible	adj: undetectable or indiscernible by the senses or by normal means of measurement; extremely subtle, faint, or gradual
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
cuff	n: a band or strip of material, usually worn around the wrist or ankle, often used to secure or fasten something in place; a blow or hit delivered with an open hand, typically to the head or ear
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
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
bulge	v: to protrude or extend outward
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
innuendo	n: an indirect or subtle suggestion, hint, or insinuation, typically of a negative or derogatory nature, often in a suggestive or critical way
tort	n: a civil wrong or breach of duty that results in harm or loss to someone, for which legal action can be taken to claim compensation
reformer	n: a person who makes changes to a system or law to improve it
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
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
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
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
iceberg	n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
redress	v: to correct an error, a fault, or something bad
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
extenuate	v: to lessen or partially excuse the seriousness, magnitude, or impact of something, typically by providing explanations or mitigating factors; to make something appear less severe or significant
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
hindsight	n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
squint	v: to look at something with half-closed eyes, especially when trying to see more clearly or in bright light; to consider or examine something with suspicion, doubt, or skepticism
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.
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
broad	adj: very wide; general
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
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
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
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
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
discreet	adj: characterized by the ability to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality; showing prudence, tact, or reserve in behavior or speech; not likely to draw attention or cause offense
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
corrosion	n: the process of gradual deterioration or destruction of a material, typically metal, due to a chemical reaction with its environment, often resulting in rust or decay
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
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.
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
interstate	adj: between or involving different states (= the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation)
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
pebble	n: a small, smooth, rounded rock, especially one worn by the action of water
litigation	n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
aphrodisiac	n: a substance that is believed to enhance sexual desire or performance
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
lure	v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
prong	n: a pointed projecting part, typically one of two or more, on a fork or other implement; a projecting pointed part of an antler (= branched structure that grows from the head of most male deer and some female deer)
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
harmful	adj: causing or likely to damage or injury to somebody or something,
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
consistency	n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
prune	n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
amend	v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
subconscious	adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
veneer	n: a thin layer of material applied to the surface of something for decoration or protection; a superficial or deceptive outward appearance that conceals the true nature of something beneath it
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
headache	n: pain in the head; someone or something that causes anxiety or trouble
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
band-aid	n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing
gape	n: an act of opening the mouth wide, often as a sign of surprise, wonder, or boredom; a wide opening or gap in something, especially in a physical object or landscape; (verb) to open one’s mouth wide, often as a result of surprise, shock, or amazement
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
inviolable	adj: not to be violated or broken; secure from being violated, desecrated, or compromised
dike	n: a wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding; a barrier made of earth, stone, or concrete; a narrow channel cut into rock or soil by erosion
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
seesaw	n: a long, narrow board balanced on a fulcrum or pivot point, often used as a toy or play equipment in a children’s playground
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
merry	adj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
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
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
affirmative	adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
quicksand	n: a type of loose sand or soil that behaves like a liquid, capable of trapping and engulfing living beings or objects that become stuck in it; dangerous or difficult situations that can trap or overwhelm people who find themselves in them
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
appellate	adj: relating to or having the power to hear appeals from lower courts or tribunals; referring to a court that primarily hears appeals
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
disgruntled	adj: displeased, dissatisfied, or resentful, often because of unfair treatment or perceived injustices
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
unreasonable	adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
gridlock	n: a situation in which traffic or progress is obstructed due to congestion, blockage, or a lack of movement; a deadlock or impasse in negotiations or decision-making