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Word	Meaning	Advanced
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
straddle	v: to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something or someone; to adopt a position or attitude that involves a compromise or combination of two or more opposing principles, ideas, or interests
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
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
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
levity	n: humor or a lighthearted, playful attitude or behavior, especially in situations that might otherwise be serious or somber; lack of seriousness or sense of humor
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
lighthearted	adj: carefree and cheerful; free from anxiety or seriousness; playful or humorous
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
endorphin	n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being
cortisol	n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
precipice	n: a steep cliff, especially one that is high and has a vertical or nearly vertical face
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
transact	v: to carry out or conduct a business or other transaction; to complete or fulfill an agreement, deal, or contract
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
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
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
entirely	adv: completely
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
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
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else