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Word	Meaning	Advanced
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
consign	v: to give over, entrust, or assign control of something, particularly to another person, for safekeeping or delivery; to designate or set aside something for a particular purpose or use
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
firstborn	adj: the first child born to a mother
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
contradictory	adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
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
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
participate	v: to take part in something
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
barter	n: the exchange of goods or services without the use of money; a system of trade in which individuals exchange goods or services directly
precondition	n: a necessary condition or requirement that must be met for something else to happen or be possible
haggle	v: to negotiate a deal or price by bargaining in a persistent and often argumentative way; to argue or dispute over a price or other terms of a transaction
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
reciprocity	n: a mutual exchange of help and advantages; privileges granted in return for similar privileges
obligate	v: to bind or compel someone morally, legally, or socially to do something; to make someone feel obligated or duty-bound to do something
recipient	n: a person who receives something
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
debtor	n: a person or entity that owes money or is in debt to another party; someone who is obligated to fulfill a financial obligation
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
indebted	adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness
repay	v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given
immediately	adv: now or without delay
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
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
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
potluck	n: a meal or gathering where everyone brings a dish to share; a situation or activity in which people contribute or participate unpredictably without prior planning or preparation
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money