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Word	Meaning	Advanced
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
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
succinct	adj: concise, clear, and to the point; using as few words as possible to convey an idea or message; brief but comprehensive
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
shareholder	n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
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
negotiable	adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
facetious	adj: treating serious matters with inappropriate humor; not meant to be taken seriously; characterized by flippant or frivolous intent; making jokes or jests inappropriately
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
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
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
detergent	n: a substance used for washing or cleaning, especially one that can remove dirt or stains effectively
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
rinse	v: to wash off soap or remaining dirt with clean water; to gargle your mouth and throat with mouthwash
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
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
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
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
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
gong	n: a metal disk that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet or other object, often used in percussion music or as a signal in various contexts
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body