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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
chrome	n: a type of polished metal that is highly reflective and has a mirror-like finish; a web browser developed by Google
tor	n: a peak or rocky outcrop on a hill or mountain; a high, craggy hill or rocky mountain
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
fiend	n: an evil or wicked person or supernatural being; someone who is excessively devoted or addicted to something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
pariah	n: an outcast or social reject; a person who is despised and avoided by society or a particular group
outcast	adj: excluded or rejected from a society or a particular group; (noun) a person who is excluded or rejected from a society or a home
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
pop-up	n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
procure	v: to obtain, acquire, or secure something, often by effort or skill
narcotic	n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
glossy	adj: having a smooth, shiny surface or finish; characterized by an attractive, polished appearance; often used to describe photographs or printed materials with a high-quality finish
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
checkout	n: the place in a store where customers pay for their purchases and receive a receipt; the process of paying for something and leaving a store or website
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
crypto	n: short for “cryptocurrency,” a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank; someone who hides their true political beliefs or agenda, often to advance their interests or to avoid backlash from society
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
Bitcoin	n: a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for secure financial transactions, control of additional unit creation, and verification of asset transfers, which operates independently of centralized banking systems and is based on a decentralized ledger technology called blockchain
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
pseudonym	n: a name someone, especially a writer, uses instead of their real name; a pen name
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
allegiance	n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
centric	adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
marijuana	n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes
refund	n: a sum of money that is given back to a customer as repayment for a purchase; the act of returning money to someone who has paid for a product or service; (verb) to return money previously received or paid
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
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
posh	adj: elegant, fashionable, or luxurious, often to an excessive or ostentatious degree; associated with the upper classes or a high level of social status
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
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
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
reckon	v: to think or believe something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
inhospitable	adj: harsh and difficult to stay in or grow; unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people who visit you
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
anonymity	n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
unscrupulous	adj: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
signature	n: a person’s name, often handwritten, written in a distinctive way as a form of identification or authorization; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is a hallmark or identifying mark of something or someone
escrow	n: a financial arrangement in which a third party holds money or property on behalf of two other parties until a particular condition is met
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
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
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
ledger	n: a book or computer program used to keep track of financial transactions; a collection of records or accounts kept in such a book or program
tumble	v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance
jumble	v: to mix or mingle various items, objects, or ideas together in a disordered or confused way, often resulting in a messy or chaotic situation; to create a disorderly or confusing arrangement of things
recipient	n: a person who receives something
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
druglord	n: an individual, often involved in organized crime, who controls and manages a significant illegal drug operation or network
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
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
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
constantly	adv: all the time
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
harbinger	n: a sign or indication of something that is about to happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something or someone
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
morph	v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
co-opt	v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
noughties	n: a colloquialism or nickname for the first decade of the 21st century (2000-2009), often used to describe cultural, political, or social trends of that era
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
unused	adj: not being used, or never having been used
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
extraterrestrial	adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
den	n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear
hide-out	n: a secret or remote place where a person can take refuge or hide, particularly from the authorities; a place used by criminals to hide from law enforcement
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
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
impunity	n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability
entirely	adv: completely