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Word	Meaning	Advanced
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
call-in	n: a phone or radio request for a person or group to report to a specified location or perform a designated role or task; a radio or television program that encourages listeners or viewers to call in with comments or questions or to participate in a discussion
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
constantly	adv: all the time
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
gluten	n: a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that is responsible for the elastic texture of the dough
arduous	adj: requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring, often involving physical or mental labor
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
dichotomy	n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts
beneficiary	n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
lifeline	n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
taxpayer	n: a person who pays taxes to the government
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
far-off	adj: distant in time or space; remote; distant or unlikely to happen
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
playbook	n: a set of strategies or tactics used in a particular situation, often in a business or political context; a guidebook or manual that outlines a specific plan of action
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
mission-critical	adj: essential to the success or functioning of a particular mission, task, or operation, often with significant consequences if not completed or accomplished correctly
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
entirely	adv: completely
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
side-by-side	adj: describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other, in close proximity, and typically in a parallel manner; (adverb) next to each other, with one thing positioned close to the other
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
visa	n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
identification	n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
applicant	n: a person who applies, especially for a job or position; someone who applies for a grant, loan, or other benefits
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
streamline	v: to simplify or make more efficient by eliminating unnecessary parts or steps
oval	adj: having the shape of an egg, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, or having the general outline of an egg
embroider	v: to decorate or embellish a fabric or piece of clothing with ornamental or colorful designs using needlework; to add fictitious or exaggerated details to a story or account
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract