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Word	Meaning	Advanced
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
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
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
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
toolkit	n: a set of tools, materials, or resources that are designed to be used together for a specific purpose or task; a collection of information or techniques that can be used to address a problem or achieve a goal
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
off-site	adj: located or situated at a distance from a particular place or site; pertaining to activities or services that are performed or provided outside of a particular location or facility
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
retro	adj: imitative of styles or trends from earlier times, especially from the mid-20th century; referring to the past; characterized by a nostalgic or vintage quality
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
ivy	n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
résumé	n: a summary of a person’s education, work experience, and qualifications, often used in job applications as a way to showcase their skills and achievements
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
reengineer	v: to redesign or restructure something such as a machine, system, organization, etc.
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
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
gamification	n: the use of game design elements and techniques in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals
swipe	v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
funnel	n: a tube or pipe that is wide at the top, sloping sides, narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; a smokestack on a ship or steam engine
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
inbound	adj: coming in or arriving; relating to something that is coming or moving inward, such as inbound traffic, inbound calls, or inbound shipments
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
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
pasty	n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
downshift	v: to switch from a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle to a less stressful, lower-paying, but more fulfilling one; to change to a lower gear in a vehicle
entertainer	n: a performer who provides amusement or enjoyment to an audience, often through acting, music, dancing, or comedy
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
moxie	n: courage, determination, and strength of character; also a slang term used to mean energy, enthusiasm, or nerve
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
bagel	n: a type of bread product that is typically round, dense, and chewy with a hole in the center, often topped with seeds or spices
peanut	n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
flask	n: a container with a narrow neck and wide, flat body used for holding and carrying liquids
whiskey	n: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in barrels and often consumed straight or with mixers
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
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
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
resume	v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption
offline	adj: not connected to the internet