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Word	Meaning	Advanced
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
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
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
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
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
can-do	adj: having a positive, proactive attitude toward problem-solving or achieving goals; demonstrating a willingness or eagerness to take on tasks or challenges
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
discus	n: a heavy, flat round object that is thrown in athletic competitions, consisting of a central hub with a raised rim and a metal or wooden plate attached to the edge, which is thrown by spinning rapidly and releasing it from the hand
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
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
premium	n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value
gist	n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
gigantic	adj: extremely large
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
upfront	adj: frank and honest; (adverb) (of payment) in advance
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
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.
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
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
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
fungible	adj: able to be replaced or exchanged with another identical item; uniform and interchangeable in value or use
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
improve	v: to make or become better
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
divest	v: to strip or rid oneself of something; to deprive or dispossess someone of a possession, title, or right
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
hallelujah	n: an exclamation of praise or thanksgiving, particularly in religious contexts; a song or composition expressing such praise or worship
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
lithium	n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
duplicate	v: to make or be an exact copy of something; to reproduce something
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
orchestrate	v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
equator	n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles)
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
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
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
wicked	adj: morally bad or evil
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
likewise	adv: in the same way
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
aviation	n: the activity or process of designing, building, flying, and maintaining aircraft
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
enlightened	adj: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
broad	adj: very wide; general
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
modesty	n: the quality of being modest (= having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.), which can include humility or shyness; the act of not showing too much of oneself or being overly boastful
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
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
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
admonition	n: a warning, caution, or piece of advice aimed at correcting or preventing a mistake or misdeed
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
detour	n: a route that deviates from the main or direct one, usually taken to avoid something such as traffic or construction; a diversion from the usual or expected course of action
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
furnace	n: an enclosed chamber for heating metal or glass to very high temperatures
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
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
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
biofuel	n: a fuel produced from organic matter, such as crops or waste material, that can be used to replace or supplement traditional fossil fuels
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grail	n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
electrolysis	n: a process or technique of chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through an ion-containing liquid or solution
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
nitrogen	n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins
unproven	adj: not tested or proved
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
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
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
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
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
reliability	n: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
proliferation	n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
pernicious	adj: causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual way
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
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
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
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
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
subsistence	n: the state or condition of being able to maintain or support oneself at a basic level, typically through food, shelter, and other vital necessities; the minimum resources required for survival
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
underfunded	adj: having insufficient funds to support or carry out an enterprise
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
offset	v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
forestry	n: the science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees and conserving and developing natural forests
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
unchecked	adj: not restrained or controlled; not examined or scrutinized; allowed to proceed without restraint or interference
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
refrigeration	n: the process of cooling or freezing something, especially food, to preserve it
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
overhead	n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
ferry	n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
commuter	n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
aluminum	n: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts