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Word	Meaning	Advanced
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
react	v: to take action in response to something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
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
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
shudder	v: to tremble uncontrollably or convulsively, often due to fear, cold, or intense emotion; to recoil or react strongly to something unpleasant, disturbing, or shocking
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
perceptive	adj: having or showing keen insight, sharp observation, or understanding; able to detect subtle nuances or differences in people, situations, or environments
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
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
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
virtually	adv: almost completely
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
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
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
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
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
phase-out	n: the gradual and deliberate process of discontinuing or reducing the use or production of a particular product, service, or technology, often in favor of a newer or more efficient alternative
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
combustion	n: the act or process of burning something
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
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
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
gigaton	n: a unit of explosive energy equal to one billion tons of TNT (= a powerful, yellow explosive substance); one billion tons
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
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
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
regenerative	adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
topsoil	n: the upper layer of soil that contains most of the nutrients and organic matter and is important for plant growth and cultivation; a shallow, loose layer of soil that can be easily removed or displaced by wind, water, or other factors
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
retrofit	v: to put a new component or accessory into a machine that did not initially have it when manufactured
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
intermittent	adj: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; stopping and starting periodically; sporadic
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
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
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
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
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
skimp	v: to be stingy or frugal; to cut corners or reduce expenditure; to do something hastily or incompletely, often to save time or resources
insulation	n: the act or process of covering something to stop heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
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
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
broad	adj: very wide; general
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
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
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
overtake	v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
oak	n: a large deciduous tree that is common in northern regions and produces small nuts called acorns
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
booster	n: something or someone that supports, promotes, or enhances; a device or substance that improves the performance or effectiveness of something
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
overrun	v: to invade or occupy a place or territory by force, especially in large numbers; (noun) the act of taking control or overwhelming something or someone
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
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
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
dilute	v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
convoluted	adj: extraordinarily complicated and hard to understand
succinct	adj: concise, clear, and to the point; using as few words as possible to convey an idea or message; brief but comprehensive
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
tobacco	n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
hire	v: to give somebody a job
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
apt	adj: having a natural talent, inclination, or tendency for a particular activity, skill, or trait; appropriate or fitting for a specific situation or purpose
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
devotion	n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
vested	adj: having a legal right to something, especially property or money, that cannot be taken away
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
turnout	n: the number of people who are present at an event or vote at an election
cleverly	adv: in a way that demonstrates intelligence or ability
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
beforehand	adv: ahead of time; in advance
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
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
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
ride-sharing	n: an arrangement in which a passenger travels in a private car driven by its owner for free or for a fee, especially as arranged by using a website or app
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
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.)
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
permafrost	n: a layer of soil that is permanently below freezing, usually in polar regions
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
tundra	n: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
magnify	v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
thaw	v: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
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
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
discourage	v: to make someone lose confidence, enthusiasm, or less willing to do something
geoengineering	n: the study of finding ways to change the Earth’s climate system, primarily to reduce global warming; deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
unplanned	adj: not planned or intended; not having been prearranged or organized
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
photosynthesis	n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities.
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
glitch	n: a minor problem or malfunction, especially in a computer program, system, or machine
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
all-or-nothing	adj: characterized by the requirement or expectation that a goal, outcome, or decision must be either completely successful or an absolute failure, with no room for partial success or accomplishment
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
liftoff	n: the moment when a spacecraft or other vehicle takes off and lifts off the ground; the act or process of launching or beginning an endeavor
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
reversible	adj: capable of being turned or done in the opposite direction or way; capable of being reversed or undone
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
unmitigated	adj: absolute or unqualified, often used to describe something unpleasant, undesirable, or extreme; not moderated or softened in any way
tinfoil	n: metal made into very thin sheets that is used mainly for wrapping something such as food
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity.
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
snapback	n: a type of hat with a flat brim that can be adjusted to snap into place at different angles; any clothing or accessory that goes out of style but then comes back into fashion after a period of time
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
rearrange	v: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
hazard	n: something dangerous and likely to cause damage
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
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.
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
sewer	n: an underground system of pipes used to carry away sewage and wastewater
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
straighten	v: to make something straight or orderly; to adjust or fix something crooked, bent, or misaligned
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
fallback	adj: serving as a secondary or backup option or plan, often intended for use in case the primary option fails or is unavailable
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
pushback	n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
unrelenting	adj: not easing or slackening in intensity; persistent and unwavering in pursuit of a goal
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
merciless	adj: showing no pity or compassion, cruel or without mercy; harsh and unforgiving
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
waver	v: to move in a quivering manner; to become weak
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
figurehead	n: a person who holds a nominal or titular position of leadership or authority but who has no real power or influence; a symbolic representation, often in the form of a carved figure or a painting, that is mounted on the bow of a ship
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
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
petroleum	n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
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
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
encyclical	n: a letter or message, typically written by a pope or the Roman Catholic Church, intended for widespread distribution among the clergy or laypeople; a circular or official communication on a particular topic or issue
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
immediately	adv: now or without delay
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
walkout	n: a sudden and spontaneous departure by a group of people, often in protest or disagreement; a strike or work stoppage by employees
parenthesis	n: a pair of curved marks ( ) used in writing as a way of separating and marking off a clause, phrase, or word that is not essential to the structure of the sentence but adds additional information or clarification
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or 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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
subprime	adj: of or relating to financial loans, particularly mortgages, which are made to individuals with poor credit histories or limited income, often associated with higher interest rates and a greater risk of default
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
frack	v: to inject water and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to fracture the rock and release the gas or oil, especially to extract them
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
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
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
externality	n: a cost or benefit that affects a third party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit
depletion	n: the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, to a critically low level
groundwater	n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
replace	v: to take the place of something
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
unanimity	n: a complete agreement in opinion or resolution among a specific group of people
dissuade	v: to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or deter someone from a course of action
gaslight	v: to manipulate someone psychologically into doubting their perceptions and memories of events, typically to gain control over them or to make them question their own sanity; (noun) a type of lighting that was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, in which a flame burns within a glass globe to produce a steady light
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
dice	n: a small cube with each side marked with a different number of spots (from 1 to 6) used in gambling and some games
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
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
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
interlude	n: a period of time between two events or periods of activity, often marked by a pause or break; a brief entertainment or performance between two larger acts or events
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
brunt	n: the force or impact of something, often used to describe the full force of an attack or criticism
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
entirely	adv: completely
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
forgivable	adj: able to be excused or understood; not worthy of blame or punishment; deserving of understanding and empathy
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
countdown	n: a counting sequence leading up to an event, often marked by a series of signals or cues, also used as a term to describe the final stages leading up to a major event or deadline
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
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
registry	n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
unparalleled	adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
tornado	n: a violent, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
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
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position