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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
cubic	adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
primeval	adj: relating to or existing at the earliest ages; ancient, primitive, or prehistoric
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
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
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
refurbish	v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
frugal	adj: characterized by being sparing or economical about money or resources; avoiding waste or luxury
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
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
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
gridlock	n: a situation in which traffic or progress is obstructed due to congestion, blockage, or a lack of movement; a deadlock or impasse in negotiations or decision-making
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
reputed	adj: widely believed to be a certain way or to have a certain quality, without necessarily being proven or confirmed; having a certain reputation or status based on hearsay or common belief
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
soluble	adj: able to dissolve in a particular substance or solvent; able to be solved or settled
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
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
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
slippery	adj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
automaker	n: a company or manufacturer that produces automobiles, cars, and other motor vehicles
wring	v: to twist, squeeze, or compress something, especially to extract liquid or force out excess; to cause emotional or mental distress; to extract information by force or pressure
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
rebate	n: a partial refund of the original price paid for a product or service typically offered as a promotional incentive or to address customer dissatisfaction; a discount or reduction from the full cost of something
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
typewriter	n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
electrification	n: the process of installing electrical equipment or infrastructure, especially in a place that previously only had non-electrical equipment or infrastructure; the act of supplying electrical energy to an object or system, causing it to become electrically charged;
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
plug-in	n: a software module or hardware device that can be added to or integrated with a larger system to extend its functionality or capabilities; an accessory or attachment that can be connected to an electrical outlet or socket
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
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
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
immense	adj: extremely large or great
stiff	adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
whacked	adj: exhausted or extremely tired; mentally or physically drained; behaving strangely or eccentrically; crazy or bizarre
sledgehammer	n: a large, heavy hammer typically used for breaking up rock, concrete, or other hard materials
scuff	v: to scrape or drag one’s foot or shoe against a surface, often resulting in superficial damage or marks; to collide or brush against something, causing a slight abrasion or disturbance
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
aerospace	adj: pertaining to the design, engineering, science, and technology related to the Earth’s atmosphere and the exploration or use of space beyond it
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
prospective	adj: likely or expected to happen or become in the future, often referring to something or someone that is being considered or evaluated
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
inexhaustible	adj: incapable of being used up or worn out; boundless or limitless in quantity, energy, or endurance
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
quintuple	v: to increase or multiply by five; to make something five times as much or as many; (adjective) being five times as great or as many
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
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
cropland	n: land used for growing crops, typically for agricultural purposes
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
acupuncture	n: a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing; a form of alternative medicine
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
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
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
pentagon	n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
unavailable	adj: not able to be used or accessed; not present, able to be found, or able to be contacted
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
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
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
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
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
head-on	adj: occurring or done directly, without any intermediaries or avoidance; confronting or facing something directly, without any evasion or compromise
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
quadruple	v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
retrofit	v: to put a new component or accessory into a machine that did not initially have it when manufactured
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
improve	v: to make or become better
payback	n: a punishment or retaliation that is inflicted in response to an injury or offense; the benefit or gain obtained as a result of an investment, effort, or action
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
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
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
replace	v: to take the place of something
crooked	adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
rearrange	v: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
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
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
upstream	adj: in the direction against a stream’s current; (adverb) toward the source or beginning of a stream, river, or process
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
refinery	n: a facility that is used to process, purify, and refine raw materials such as oil or metal into a more useful or valuable form
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
module	n: a self-contained unit or component of a larger system or structure; a standardized unit of computer hardware or software designed to perform a specific function
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
unregulated	adj: not subject to official rules, procedures, or oversight; not controlled or supervised by a governing authority or system
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
bypass	n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round
cell-phone	n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly
landline	n: (also “wireline”) a telephone line that transmits and receives signals through a physical wire or cable network, as opposed to a cellular or satellite connection
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
heebie-jeebies	n: a state of extreme nervousness, anxiety, or fear; feelings of discomfort or unease
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
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
hydro	n: a prefix denoting water or relating to water, usually used in scientific or technical terminology
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
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
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
unreliable	adj: not able to be trusted or depended on
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
diversified	adj: characterized by diversity or variety; having different forms or types
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
continental	adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses)
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
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
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
blackout	n: a loss of electric power for a general region; a suspension of radio or TV broadcasting; a momentary loss of consciousness
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
fractal	n: a complex geometric pattern or shape that repeats itself on smaller and smaller scales, often occurring in nature or mathematical equations
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
cog	n: a tooth or projection on a gearwheel or sprocket, which transmits force and motion between moving parts; a person who plays a small or subordinate but essential role in an organization or system
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
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
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
heretical	adj: departing from or opposite to accepted beliefs, standards, or principles of a particular religion
threefold	adj: three times as great or as many
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
puny	adj: small, weak, or frail in size, strength, or appearance; insignificant or unimportant in value or impact
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
incredulity	n: a state of disbelief or skepticism; a refusal or reluctance to believe something
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
proliferation	n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
unstick	v: to free something that is stuck or adhering to something else
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
hamper	v: to hinder or impede the progress or movement of something or someone; to prevent or limit the functioning or effectiveness of something or someone; to obstruct or block access to something
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
transient	adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something