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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
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
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
wreckage	n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
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
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
treasury	n: the government department in charge of managing public funds; the funds of a government or institution or individual
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
monetize	v: to earn money from something, such as an asset, business, etc.; to coin into money
differentiate	v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
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
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
disposed	adj: inclined or willing to do something
anew	adv: in a new or different way
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
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
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
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
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
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
evocative	adj: tending to evoke or bring something to mind
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
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
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
austerity	n: the state or condition of being stern, rigid, or uncompromising, or being simple or plain; an economic policy or measure that seeks to reduce government spending and debt
restructure	v: to organize a company, business, or system in a new and different way to make it work more effectively
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
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
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
wiggle	v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
reorient	v: to change the focus, position, or direction of someone or something
vigorously	adv: in a way that is very energetic and enthusiastic
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
vicinity	n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
meat-and-potatoes	adj: of or relating to something basic, essential, or fundamental, often used to describe a person or thing that is simple, straightforward, and reliable
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
sensible	adj: having good sense or judgment; reasonable; practical; marked by a perception of the importance or seriousness of something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
analogous	adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
zero-sum	adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
diversification	n: the act of expanding a business or portfolio by adding new products, services, or investments to reduce risk and increase profitability
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
big-picture	adj: relating to or considering the overall perspective or larger context of a situation or issue; (noun) the overall or general significance or importance of something
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
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.
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
rivalry	n: competition or opposition between people or groups, especially in sports or business
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
globalism	n: a political, economic, and social outlook that emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and interdependence, often associated with free trade, globalization of culture, and the spread of technology
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
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
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
demonize	v: to portray or represent someone or something as evil or wicked, often to create fear or hostility towards them
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
symbiotic	adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
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
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
pinch	v: to grip something such as someone’s skin and press it tightly between the finger and thumb; (noun) a painful or straitened circumstance
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
pessimistic	adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
unskilled	adj: lacking the knowledge, training, or specialized skills required for a particular job or task; not having developed or cultivated a particular ability or expertise
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
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
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
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
improve	v: to make or become better
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
philanthropic	adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
friction	n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
respire	v: to breathe; to inhale and exhale air; to live
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
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
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
motive	n: the reason or incentive that drives a person to act in a certain way
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
broad	adj: very wide; general
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist