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Word	Meaning	Advanced
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
increasingly	adv: more and more
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
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
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
multidisciplinary	adj: integrating or involving various academic fields or different skills in a topic or problem-solving approach
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
ado	n: an action, fuss, or commotion, often over a trivial or unimportant matter; unnecessary activity or effort
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
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
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
restart	v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
impede	v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
legitimacy	n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
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
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
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
broad	adj: very wide; general
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
underreport	v: to give an insufficient or incomplete account of something, often intentionally or due to negligence; to deliberately or accidentally provide less information than what is accurate or required
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
lurch	v: to make a sudden, abrupt movement; to stagger or sway unsteadily; to experience a sudden change or reversal; (noun) a sudden, unsteady, or awkward movement or motion, often to one side or another
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
upfront	adj: frank and honest; (adverb) (of payment) in advance
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
ruinous	adj: causing complete destruction or ruin; highly damaging or harmful, often to the point of causing collapse or failure
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
asymptomatic	adj: not experiencing or exhibiting any symptoms of a particular disease or condition, even though the individual may be infected or affected by it
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
imprecise	adj: not exact or accurate; not clearly stated or defined; lacking in specificity or detail
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
outwit	v: to defeat or overcome someone cleverly or cunningly by outsmarting them; to be more clever or cunning than someone else
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
incubate	v: to keep warm and protected, especially to hatch eggs; to develop and nurture
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
immediately	adv: now or without delay
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
moderately	adv: to an average size, amount, degree, or strength;
regimen	n: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
intrude	v: to enter or to be present in a place or situation where one is not wanted or allowed; to interrupt or disturb someone or something
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
intrusion	n: the act of entering a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited; the action or process of forcing a body of molten rock between or through existing formations without reaching the surface
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
prevalence	n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
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
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
tracer	n: a substance or device that makes something visible or distinguishable by leaving a visible mark or path behind it; a person or thing that traces, tracks, or follows; (of graphics) a tool or technique used to produce a precise outline of an image
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
protective	adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
token	n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
repository	n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
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
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
cobble	n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
spur	n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
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
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
audit	n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
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
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
participate	v: to take part in something
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
equilibrium	n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
patriot	n: a person who loves their nation and would fight for it if required
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
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
custom-made	adj: made to order or custom-designed for a particular customer or client, tailored to meet individual needs or specifications
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
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
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
tainted	adj: spoiled or contaminated, usually with something harmful; damaged in quality or taste
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
monetize	v: to earn money from something, such as an asset, business, etc.; to coin into money
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
libertarian	n: a person who believes that people should be free to think and behave as they want and the government should only have a minimal level of control, and a person who advocates those beliefs
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
infringe	v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
postpone	v: to delay or reschedule something to a later time or date
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
scrutinize	v: to examine carefully and critically; to inspect closely
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
bioethics	n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
disciplinary	adj: of or relating to the punishment of people who break the rules; of or relating to a specific field of academic study
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
counteract	v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
rollout	n: the introduction or implementation of a new product, service, or system, particularly one that has been planned and developed over a period of time
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
telecommute	v: to work remotely from a location other than one’s employer’s office, using telecommunications technology to communicate and perform work duties
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
hesitant	adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
fallout	n: the radioactive dust in the air that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
aspiring	adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
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
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
procure	v: to obtain, acquire, or secure something, often by effort or skill
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
coordination	n: the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together effectively; the ability to control different parts of the body effectively
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
czar	n: (also tsar or tzar) a title of rulers or monarchs, especially in Russia, before the Russian Revolution of 1917; an authoritarian or powerful political leader or high-level officeholder
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
superb	adj: extremely good; excellent in quality; superbly done
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
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
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
pal	n: a close friend
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
persuasive	adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
surname	n: the family name passed down through generations; a person’s last name
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
collier	n: a coal miner or worker in the coal industry; a ship that transports coal