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Word	Meaning	Advanced
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
ambush	n: the act of hiding and waiting for someone before the sudden attack
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
writ	n: a written legal order or command
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
tween	n: a term used to describe a child who is between the ages of 9 and 12, typically in the period of transition from childhood to adolescence
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
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.
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
uneasy	adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
enthrall	v: to capture or hold someone’s attention or interest completely; to captivate or fascinate
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
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
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
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
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
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
liquidate	v: to settle accounts and pay off debts, often by selling off assets; to eliminate or get rid of something completely
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
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
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
successive	adj: following one after another in a series or sequence; happening or occurring in continuous or consecutive order; consecutive or sequential in nature
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
messiah	n: the promised deliverer who God will send to save the Jewish people, as prophesied in the Hebrew Bible
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
evangelical	adj: relating to or advocating a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and faith over religious rituals and central authority within the church
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
morbid	adj: characterized by a preoccupation with death or unhealthy topics or behaviors; gruesome or disturbing
astonishment	n: a feeling of very great surprise
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
accounting	n: a system of recording and summarizing financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results
artillery	n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces
morph	v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
whirlwind	n: a very strong wind that moves rapidly in circles and causes a lot of damage
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
jay	n: a type of bird that belongs to the crow family and is known for its brightly colored feathers and loud, raucous call
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
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
considerable	adj: large in size, extent, amount, or significance; noteworthy or substantial in importance
trepidation	n: a feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something uncertain or unknown; a state of alarm or nervousness that results from anticipating something frightening or dangerous
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
oscilloscope	n: an electronic test instrument used to display and analyze electrical waveforms graphically, which displays voltage signals as a two-dimensional plot on a screen, allowing the user to observe the amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics of the signal
conjunction	n: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while
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
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
admiral	n: a high-ranking naval officer commissioned to serve as commander of a fleet or naval station; the commander of a naval force or fleet; a naval officer of high rank
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
workout	n: a session of physical exercise or training
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
velocity	n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s)
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
pricy	adj: expensive or costly; having a high price or worth
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
salesperson	n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do 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
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
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
powerhouse	n: an electrical generating station; a person, organization, or thing that is extremely successful or influential
diesel	n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel
generator	n: a machine that produces electricity
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
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
enliven	v: to make something more interesting, active, or appealing; to give life or energy to something, often by adding new or creative elements
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
modem	n: a device that converts digital signals from a computer or other electronic device into analog signals that can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines and that converts incoming analog signals back into digital form for use by the computer or device
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
confound	v: to confuse or perplex; to mix up or throw into disorder; to prove to be false or illogical
mogul	n: a powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
reminiscent	adj: making you remember someone or something; relating to the recall of personal interests
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
arrest	v: to take into custody
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
eke	v: to make a living or support oneself with difficulty or by supplementing one’s income with additional work or resources; to manage or get by with what is available, often by means of careful or thrifty measures
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
crayon	n: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring
handy	adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
discolor	v: to change color or become discolored, often as a result of exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or the aging process
proprietor	n: a person who owns and runs a business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
lock-in	n: an event or situation in which people are unable to leave a specific location, such as a building or room until a particular condition is met or the time has passed
enduring	adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
unnatural	adj: not in accordance with the normal or natural order or not normal, typical, or expected
streak	n: a long, narrow mark or band, typically one of a different color or texture from the surrounding surface; a brief period or run of success, luck, or behavior; a consistent pattern of behavior or a distinguishing characteristic of an individual
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
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
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
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
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
correspondent	n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast
counterculture	n: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
peninsula	n: a long piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is linked to a larger part of the land
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
parlor	n: a room in a house used for socializing or entertaining guests, often furnished with comfortable seating and decorative accents
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
ferment	v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements
microprocessor	n: a computer component containing all the functions of the central processing unit
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
hyperlink	n: a reference or link in a digital document that a user can click or tap to go directly to a different location in the same document, or to an entirely different document or website
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
brochure	n: a small book or pamphlet advertising a product, service, or place of interest
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
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
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
subversive	adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
mash	v: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
instrumental	adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
popularize	v: to make something more widely known, accepted, or adopted by the general public; to present or promote something in a way that increases its popularity or appeal
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
colosseum	n: (also “coliseum”) a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
insignificance	n: the quality or state of being unimportant, trivial, or having little or no significance; lack of importance or influence
completion	n: the act or process of finishing something that you are doing or making; the state of being finished
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
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
superhighway	n: a large, wide road designed for high-speed traffic
paranoid	adj: unreasonably or obsessively believing that other people do not like you or want to harm you
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
recall	v: to remember something
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
rut	n: a long track or groove worn into the ground, typically by the repeated passage of wheels or other heavy objects; a fixed, boring or monotonous routine or course of action
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
blaze	v: to burst into flame or light up intensely; to move in a trailblazing manner; to shine brightly or conspicuously
graham	n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour
incredulous	adj: unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical, doubtful
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
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
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
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
momentum	n: the force or power that is gained by a moving object; a strength or impetus gained through a process of development or activity
breakup	n: the end of a relationship between persons or nations; the separation of something into several pieces or sections
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
deregulation	n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
unwieldy	adj: challenging to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight; difficult to manage or organize because of its enormity or complexity
accountant	n: a person whose job is to keep financial records and accounts for a person or organization
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
backroom	n: a private or secret room or office, especially one used for carrying out secretive or illegal activities; the behind-the-scenes workings of a business, organization, or political system; (adjective) done or happening behind the scenes, out of public view, or in a private or secretive manner
fracas	n: a noisy disturbance, quarrel, or brawl; a chaotic or disorderly situation characterized by loud and aggressive behavior
lingua	n: (a Latin word that means “tongue”) a language used for communication; the organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
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
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
gourmet	adj: relating to high-quality food, especially that which is prepared with great skill and care; referring to someone who has refined or discerning taste in food
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
decor	n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
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
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
phonograph	n: an early sound-reproducing machine that plays audio recordings, typically in the form of cylindrical or disc-shaped records; often referred to as an early version of the record player or gramophone
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
participate	v: to take part in something
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
connectivity	n: the state or quality of being connected or interconnected; the ability of devices, systems, or networks to communicate with and exchange information with each other
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
gloat	v: to express or feel great pleasure or satisfaction in one’s success or good fortune, often at the expense of others; to rub in or show off in a boastful or taunting manner
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
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
preceding	adj: occurring or coming before something or somebody in time or order; previous or former
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
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
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
songwriter	n: a person who writes songs, particularly lyrics, and music for popular music or other genres
ally	n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
blues	n: a style of music characterized by its melancholic and soulful qualities, often featuring vocals, guitar, or harmonica; a feeling of sadness or despondency
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
spam	n: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
observable	adj: that can be noticed or seen
noticeable	adj: easily observed or detected; capable of attracting attention or being noticed
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
merger	n: the process of two or more companies joining together and becoming one entity, often to improve their competitive position or achieve synergies in operations or distribution