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Word	Meaning	Advanced
carpenter	n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects
toolbox	n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
Confucian	adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
indirect	adj: happening in addition to the main or intended aim, cause or result, often in a way that is not obvious; not following the shortest or straight way
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
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
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
giver	n: a person who gives or donates something, particularly money, time, or resources, to others; a philanthropist or benefactor
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
wonk	n: a person who is very interested in or knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one regarded as dry or nerdy
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
improve	v: to make or become better
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
buy-in	v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
compliance	n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly