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Word	Meaning	Advanced
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
magician	n: a person who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain an audience; typically involves sleight of hand or deception to create seemingly impossible or supernatural effects
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
participate	v: to take part in something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
react	v: to take action in response to something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
beck	n: a gesture or signal made with the hand or head, especially one indicating someone to approach or follow; a small stream or brook, especially in Northern England or Scotland
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
contour	n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
smirk	v: to smile in a way that suggests one is pleased or amused by someone or something, often in a smug or self-satisfied manner
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
inclination	n: a tendency or disposition to think, feel, or act in a certain way; a preference or bias; a degree of sloping
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
certainty	n: the state of being certain
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
radiant	adj: emitting light or heat; shining brightly
ad-hoc	adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
immediately	adv: now or without delay
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
tally	n: a record or count of a particular thing often used to keep track of scores, votes, or numbers
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
notepad	n: (also scratchpad) a small pad of paper or a digital device used for taking notes
questionnaire	n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
permissive	adj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
debrief	v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
beware	v: to be cautious or careful about something or someone that may cause harm or danger
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
mushy	adj: soft and pulpy in texture or consistency, often describing food; emotionally sentimental or overly romantic in a way that can be seen as insincere or sickly sweet