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Word	Meaning	Advanced
millennial	adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
streak	n: a long, narrow mark or band, typically one of a different color or texture from the surrounding surface; a brief period or run of success, luck, or behavior; a consistent pattern of behavior or a distinguishing characteristic of an individual
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
licit	adj: legal; lawful; conforming to the laws and regulations of a particular place or jurisdiction
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
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
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
caddy	n: a container or carrier for holding and transporting small items, such as tea or golf clubs
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
arrest	v: to take into custody
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
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
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
overeducated	adj: having more education than is necessary for a particular job or position
noncommittal	adj: not expressing or revealing any commitment, opinion, or preference; evasive
narcissist	n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
avocado	n: a pear-shaped fruit with a hard skin and buttery flesh, commonly eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, or as guacamole
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
monolith	n: a large, single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into a pillar or monument; something that is very large, solid, and uniform in shape or appearance
actress	n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
virtually	adv: almost completely
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
booth	n: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
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
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
panther	n: a large and powerful wildcat with a distinctive sleek black coat found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
batter	v: to hit something or someone repeatedly with much force; (noun, baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
overdue	adj: past the expected or scheduled time; not completed or paid on time; delayed, tardy, or postponed
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
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
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
revelry	n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
silent	adj: without any or little sound
multitude	n: a large number of things or people
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
palette	n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
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
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
prominence	n: the state of being important, easily seen, or well known
pickle	n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector