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Word	Meaning	Advanced
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
childcare	n: a service involving care for other people’s children
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
devolve	v: to transfer or delegate responsibility, power, or authority to someone else, often as a result of a process or procedure; to degrade, deteriorate, or regress to a less advanced or more primitive state or form
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
pew	n: a long bench or seating area, typically found in churches, designed to accommodate multiple people during religious services
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
competence	n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
interpersonal	adj: connected with relationships between people
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
billionaire	n: a person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
plumber	n: a person who installs and repairs the pipes and fixtures of a water supply, heating system, or drainage system
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
multitasking	n: the ability to do more than one task at the same time; the state of doing more than one task at the same time
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
pontificate	v: to speak or act in a pretentiously authoritative or dogmatic manner; to preach or expound at length on a subject, especially in a pompous or condescending way
pushback	n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
abortion	n: the intentional termination of a pregnancy at an early stage
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
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
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
peck	v: to strike or bite someone or something repeatedly, usually with the beak or bill; to give a quick, small kiss or nibble
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
open-ended	adj: without any limits or restrictions; allowing for a spontaneous response
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
err	v: to make a mistake or error; to stray from accuracy or correctness; to be mistaken or incorrect
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
condescending	adj: having or showing a feeling of superiority; patronizing
rephrase	v: to express or state something in a different or alternative way, usually to make it clearer, easier to understand, or more appropriate for a particular context or audience
weed	n: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
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
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
covey	n: a small group or a flock of birds, usually game birds; a small group of people or things
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
runner-up	n: a person or team that finishes in second place in a competition or contest; the second-best or second-place finisher
ballet	n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad