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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
sparse	adj: only in small quantities or numbers and often spread over a wide area
uneasy	adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
getaway	n: a place or means of escape or retreat; a vacation or trip taken to escape one’s everyday routine or environment; a successful escape from danger or capture
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
damp	adj: slightly wet or moist; characterized by a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or energy; depressing or dispiriting
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
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
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
unstick	v: to free something that is stuck or adhering to something else
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
barista	n: a person who works in a coffee shop or café, typically making and serving coffee and other hot beverages
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
practically	adv: almost or nearly
undercut	v: to sell goods or services at a lower price than a competitor; to cut away the underpart of something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
indelible	adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot
engrave	v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
rectify	v: to correct or make right something that is wrong, mistaken, or defective; to remedy or fix a problem or error
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
warranty	n: a written guarantee or pledge, usually issued by the manufacturer or seller that a product or service will meet certain standards of quality, performance, or functionality; a promise to repair or replace a faulty product or provide a refund if it fails to meet the specified standards
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
agonize	v: to spend a long time thinking about a difficult problem and trying to make a decision, especially through worrying
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
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
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into 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
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
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
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
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
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
rebound	v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
supervisor	n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
honeymoon	n: a period of time, often a few weeks, immediately following a wedding during which the newlywed couple goes on a vacation or trip together to celebrate their marriage and spend time together as a couple
meet-up	n: a gathering or social event organized through the internet for people who share a common interest
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
improve	v: to make or become better
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
hesitant	adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
gaslight	v: to manipulate someone psychologically into doubting their perceptions and memories of events, typically to gain control over them or to make them question their own sanity; (noun) a type of lighting that was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, in which a flame burns within a glass globe to produce a steady light
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
unavailable	adj: not able to be used or accessed; not present, able to be found, or able to be contacted
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
perk	n: an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
disinvestment	n: the act of reducing or withdrawing the amount of money you have provided in a particular area or sector
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
detach	v: to separate or disjoin something from something else; to disengage
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
band-aid	n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
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
hire	v: to give somebody a job
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
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
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
irrespective	adv: without taking something into account; regardless of
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
godfather	n: a male godparent who witnesses a child’s baptism and accepts a spiritual responsibility for their upbringing; a trusted mentor or advisor who has significant influence and offers support and guidance in personal or professional matters
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
dotcom	n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
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
shelve	v: to put or arrange something, especially books, on a shelf; to decide not to take action on something either for a short time or permanently
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
turnover	n: the amount of business or economic activity that is generated within a specific period of time; the rate at which people leave or are replaced in a job or organization, often expressed as a percentage
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
moonshot	n: an ambitious, risky, and innovative project or goal, especially one that is intended to bring about radical change or breakthroughs in a particular field or industry, often inspired by the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11 in 1969
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
immediately	adv: now or without delay
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
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
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
hydrocarbon	n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
foghorn	n: a loud, deep horn or whistle used to signal to warn or to guide ships through foggy waters
wary	adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience
outset	n: the beginning of something
workaround	n: a temporary or unconventional solution to a problem or issue that enables progress or completion of a task despite obstacles or limitations
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
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
conscientious	adj: characterized by a sense of duty or responsibility; diligent, meticulous, and careful in one’s work or actions
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
popcorn	n: a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, often used for making a snack
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
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
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
regulatory	adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles
broad	adj: very wide; general
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
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
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
sliver	n: a small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often characterized by its length or its sharpness or thinness; a small portion or amount of something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a trace or a hint of something
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
spreadsheet	n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
diligent	adj: showing or characterized by care and effort in your work or duties
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
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
misrepresent	v: to present a false or misleading interpretation or impression of something or someone
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
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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.
dandelion	n: a common weed with a bright yellow flower and deeply notched leaves that is often seen growing in lawns and other grassy areas; its leaves can be eaten as a salad green, and its roots are sometimes used in herbal medicine
geothermal	adj: relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth; often used to refer to energy produced by tapping into the natural heat of the earth
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
wile	n: a trick or cunning stratagem used to deceive or manipulate someone; cleverness or ingenuity used to achieve a goal or advantage
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
turbulence	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
jeopardize	v: to put something at risk or in danger; to threaten or endanger something or someone
transmitter	n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
pineapple	n: tropical fruit with a rough, spiky exterior and sweet, juicy flesh inside, often used in cooking, baking, or as a snack
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion