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Word	Meaning	Advanced
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
colonist	n: a person who lives in or is sent to establish a colony (= a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful entity) a new country or area
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
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
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
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
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
plurality	n: the state of being plural or multiple; a majority of votes or shares held by one group in a multi-candidate or multi-party system
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
runoff	n: the occurrence of surplus liquid such as water that exceeds the limit or capacity; another competition, election, race, etc., following a tie or inconclusive outcome
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
proceeding	n: an event or series of events that happen as part of a larger process or action; an official record of legal or administrative action or meeting
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
tactical	adj: relating to or constituting actions, plans, or strategies designed to achieve a particular purpose, especially an aggressive or political purpose; characterized by calculated planning, organization, and effectiveness
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
head-to-head	adj: of or relating to a direct or confrontational competition or comparison between two people, teams, or entities
match-up	n: a pairing or comparison of two things or people, especially to determine their compatibility or suitability for each other
victor	n: one who wins a game, competition, election, war, etc.
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
statistician	n: a person who studies or is an expert in statistics
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
contradict	v: to deny the truth of a statement by stating the opposite; to be in conflict with
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
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
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
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