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Word	Meaning	Advanced
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
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
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
precocious	adj: exhibiting mature qualities or abilities at an unusually early age, especially mental or cognitive abilities; advanced beyond one’s age or years in education, experience, or judgment
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
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
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
poliomyelitis	n: a viral disease caused by the poliovirus, often affecting the nervous system and leading to paralysis (= being unable to move the body) or muscle weakness
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
euphemism	n: a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
caliper	n: a tool used to measure the distance between two points or the thickness of an object
brace	n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
handicap	n: a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
palsy	n: a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of movement or sensation due to damage or disease affecting the nervous system; paralysis or weakness
inspector	n: a person whose job is to inspect, examine, or investigate something, often on behalf of an organization or official body
hydrocephalus	n: a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (= a clear, colorless fluid that circulates in and around the brain and spinal cord) accumulates in the ventricles of the brain, causing pressure and enlargement of the head; a congenital condition or one that can develop as a result of injury or illness
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
upshot	n: the outcome or consequence of something, especially a complex or lengthy process or event; the result or conclusion that is reached
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
tart	n: a small pastry with a sweet or savory filling, typically with a shortcrust pastry base; a woman who is perceived to be sexually promiscuous; (adjective) sharp, tangy, or acidic in taste
fantastically	adv: in a manner that is extremely or unbelievably good, impressive, or bizarre; in a fanciful or imaginative way
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
truss	v: to support, brace, or strengthen a structure or object with a framework, typically made of wood or metal; to bind or tie something together, usually tightly; (noun) a framework or structure composed of beams, bars, or other elements that are designed to support or strengthen a roof, bridge, or other construction
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
entirely	adv: completely
collegiate	adj: relating to or characteristic of a college or university; appropriate for or intended for college students or a college-educated audience
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
axiom	n: a statement or principle that is regarded as being self-evidently true and does not require proof or justification; a fundamental truth upon which other truths or theories are based
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
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
proclivity	n: a natural tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior, activity, or worldview; a predisposition or liking for something
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
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
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
inclination	n: a tendency or disposition to think, feel, or act in a certain way; a preference or bias; a degree of sloping
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
parity	n: the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or payment
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
covert	adj: kept secret or concealed; not openly practiced or engaged in
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
be-all	n: something that is considered the most important or all-encompassing aspect of a particular thing or concept
circuitous	adj: indirect or roundabout in approach or manner; not straightforward
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
staid	adj: sedate, respectable, and unadventurous in style, character, or manner; exhibiting a calm and steady demeanor
primarily	adv: mainly
underwear	n: clothes worn next to the skin under outer clothes
heretical	adj: departing from or opposite to accepted beliefs, standards, or principles of a particular religion
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
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
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
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
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
conflate	v: to blend or fuse two or more things, often with the result of creating confusion or a loss of distinction between them; to mistakenly treat two separate entities as one
shibboleth	n: a word or phrase that is used to distinguish people who belong to one group or culture from those who do not; a distinctive practice, behavior, or belief that serves as a sign of membership in a particular group
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
broad	adj: very wide; general
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
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
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
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
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
preface	n: an introduction or preliminary statement, particularly to a book or other written work, that provides context or sets out the author’s purpose or perspective
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
plow	n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
shovel	n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
overturn	v: to turn something upside down; to upset
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
timescale	n: a period or interval of time, particularly one used as a standard for measuring or comparing other periods of time; a reference point or benchmark for the duration or length of a particular event or process
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
cataclysm	n: a sudden violent event that changes the earth’s environment, such as a flood or a war
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
proliferate	v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
wry	adj: using or expressing dry or ironic humor, often with a twisted or distorted facial expression
imperil	v: to put something or someone in danger or at risk; to threaten the safety or well-being of something or someone
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
rash	n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
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
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
intransigence	n: refusal to compromise or negotiate; unyielding stubbornness or inflexibility in the face of different opinions, proposals, or circumstances
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
industrialism	n: an economic and social system or stage characterized by the growth of industry and the development of an industrialized society
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
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
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
timetable	n: a schedule or plan that shows the times at which particular events or activities are intended to occur; a list of train, bus, or airplane departures and arrivals
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
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
draconian	adj: severe or harsh; excessively strict
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
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
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
orchard	n: a piece of land that is planted with fruit trees, such as apples, pears, or cherries
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
sack	v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
teamwork	n: the combined action of a group of people working together towards a common goal
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
pedagogy	n: the method or art of teaching or instructing, especially as an academic subject or profession
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
normative	adj: setting, constituting, or relating to a standard or norm; prescribing or advocating a standard of correctness or right behavior
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
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
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
repository	n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found
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
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
disciplinary	adj: of or relating to the punishment of people who break the rules; of or relating to a specific field of academic study
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
duplicate	v: to make or be an exact copy of something; to reproduce something
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
enthrall	v: to capture or hold someone’s attention or interest completely; to captivate or fascinate
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
revolutionize	v: to bring about a complete or radical change in something, often through the introduction of new methods or ideas
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
shrivel	v: to dry up and shrink or wither due to lack of moisture or nourishment; to become smaller or less significant over time
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
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
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
enliven	v: to make something more interesting, active, or appealing; to give life or energy to something, often by adding new or creative elements
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
irrigate	v: to supply water to land to help plants grow
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
oblige	v: to force or require someone to do something through legal, social, or moral obligations; to voluntarily do something to help or please someone; to be indebted or grateful to someone
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
mettle	n: a person’s ability to cope with difficult situations or face adversity with courage, resilience, and determination; one’s character or temperament
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
gymnasium	n: a large room or building equipped for indoor sports and physical exercise, typically including weights and exercise machines; a school or institution that emphasizes physical education and athletics
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
practically	adv: almost or nearly
slot	n: a long, narrow opening or groove, typically one that is cut into a hard material, that is designed to receive and hold an object in place
individualize	v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc.
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
dreary	adj: dull, gloomy, or lifeless; lacking in brightness or variety; monotonous and uninteresting
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
legislative	adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
homeschooling	n: the practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school outside the home, typically done by parents or guardians
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
rapport	n: a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
rehearse	v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
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
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
bookend	n: an object, often decorative or functional, placed at either end of a row of books on a shelf to help keep them upright and organized; something that serves as the beginning and end of a series or a period of time.
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
unrepeatable	adj: unable to be repeated or duplicated; unique; one-of-a-kind
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else