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Word	Meaning	Advanced
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
lackadaisical	adj: lacking enthusiasm or energy; lazy or sluggish; showing a lack of interest or concern
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
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
subtract	v: to take away or deduct a quantity or amount from a total; to remove or eliminate something from a larger whole
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
cross-border	adj: relating to or involving movement, interaction, or communication between different countries or regions, especially those that share a common border
fieldwork	n: real-world research or study conducted outside a library or laboratory.
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
distinguished	adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation
illicit	adj: forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not approved of or socially acceptable
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
contraband	n: goods that are prohibited from being imported or exported, or otherwise possessed and traded without proper authorization or legal permission
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
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
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
unskilled	adj: lacking the knowledge, training, or specialized skills required for a particular job or task; not having developed or cultivated a particular ability or expertise
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
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
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
overturn	v: to turn something upside down; to upset
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
tarp	n: (short for tarpaulin) a large, heavy piece of waterproof material, often made of canvas or plastic, used to cover or protect equipment, vehicles, outdoor living spaces, or other objects from the elements
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
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
receipt	n: a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or received; the act of receiving something
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
underprivileged	adj: lacking resources, opportunities, or advantages that are necessary for success
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
allegedly	adv: according to what has been stated or reported; supposedly
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
candlelight	n: light provided by a candle or candles
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
mash	v: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
whatnot	n: unspecified or unimportant objects, things, or details; miscellaneous items or things; a small, open shelving unit or stand used for displaying various objects or curios
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
doorway	n: an opening in a wall for a door to fit into