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Word	Meaning	Advanced
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
grill	n: a device used for cooking food by direct exposure to heat, typically a metal rack set over a fire or gas flame, or a part of an oven; (verb) to cook something over or under a grill
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
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
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
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
genesis	n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind
advent	n: the arrival or beginning of something; the coming of Jesus Christ at his birth
penetration	n: the act or process of penetrating or entering something, often forcefully or with difficulty; the depth or extent to which something has been entered or understood
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
takeoff	n: a departure, especially of airplanes; the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
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
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
machine-learning	n: the process through which computers change the way they perform jobs without following explicit instructions by using algorithms and statistical models to analyze and draw inferences from patterns in data
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
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
toil	v: to work hard and persistently; to engage in physically or mentally demanding tasks or activities for extended periods of time
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
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
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
pal	n: a close friend
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
swipe	v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
get-go	n: the start or beginning of something
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
affirmation	n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly
liftoff	n: the moment when a spacecraft or other vehicle takes off and lifts off the ground; the act or process of launching or beginning an endeavor
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
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
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
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
allude	v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
privately	adv: in a private manner; not publicly; secretly
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
sophistication	n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
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
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
ad-hoc	adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
differentiate	v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
livestream	n: a real-time video or audio broadcast of an event, performance, or activity that is encoded and distributed over the Internet, usually through dedicated apps or websites, allowing distributed viewers to watch it remotely
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
regulator	n: a person or thing that controls or balances something; a person or an organization that is responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
questionable	adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
broad	adj: very wide; general
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
cumulative	adj: increasing or growing by one addition after another
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
tray	n: a shallow, flat container or surface for holding or carrying objects, often with raised edges or handles
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
heart-to-heart	n: an intimate or personal conversation or discussion, especially one that involves a candid exchange of thoughts, feelings, or opinions
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
addictive	adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
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
modulate	v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
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
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
backstage	adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
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
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
scrupulous	adj: characterized by careful attention to detail, conscientiousness, and moral integrity; marked by a commitment to ethical behavior and fairness
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
moderation	n: the state or quality of being moderate, balanced, or restrained, especially in one’s behavior, habits, or thinking; avoiding excess or extremes
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
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
restrictive	adj: limiting or confining in nature; imposing limits or restrictions on something or someone
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
third-party	n: a person or organization that is not directly involved in a particular situation or transaction but has some interest in or influence over it; a neutral or impartial mediator who can help resolve disputes or differences between two parties
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
devious	adj: cunning and deceitful; not straightforward; tricky
lick	v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
vandalism	n: the willful and malicious destruction or defacement of property that belongs to another person or the public; the act of deliberately causing damage or harm to something valuable or meaningful
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
complement	v: to improve or make something more appealing by adding or contributing extra features to it
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
predate	v: to have existed or happened earlier than something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
oracle	n: a person or agency regarded as a source of wisdom, knowledge, or prophecy; an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, that is considered to have prophetic or wise significance
interoperability	n: the ability of different systems, software, or devices to work together, allowing for seamless communication and integration of data across platforms and networks
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
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
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
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
firewall	n: (in computing) a technological barrier designed to stop people from seeing or using the information on a computer without permission but still allow them to receive information that is sent to them
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
troublemaker	n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
fender	n: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
interference	n: the act or process of getting involved in and trying to influence a specific situation; the state of being affected and influenced with
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
likable	adj: having qualities that make a person or thing well-liked or attractive; pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something