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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
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
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
non-existent	adj: not real; not existing or having no real existence
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
whittle	v: to carve or cut away small pieces of wood, stone, or other materials with a knife or other sharp tool; to gradually reduce or diminish something
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
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
make-or-break	adj: relating to a critical moment or decision that will determine success or failure, often with high stakes or significant consequences
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
canvass	n: to solicit or seek opinions, votes, or support from individuals; to examine or survey an area, group, or situation thoroughly; (noun) the act of gathering public opinion or support through discussions or surveys
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
front-runner	n: a person or thing that is ahead of the competition; a leading candidate in an election or race
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
head-to-head	adj: of or relating to a direct or confrontational competition or comparison between two people, teams, or entities
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
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
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
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
tie-break	n: the process or method used to determine a winner when two or more competitors have the same score or standing in a game or match, usually involving a specified number of additional rounds or points to break the tie
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options