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Word	Meaning	Advanced
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
crisp	adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
inscription	n: a message or design that is written or engraved on a surface of something, such as stone or metal
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
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
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
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
stationary	adj: not moving or not capable of being changed
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
unchanged	adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
fingernail	n: the hard, slightly curved part that covers the outer tip of each finger
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
feathery	adj: having or resembling the soft and delicate feathers of a bird, typically in texture or appearance
quill	n: a hard, hollow, and spiky feature found on the skin of some animals, such as porcupines, used for protection and puncturing; a pen made from the shaft of a bird feather, used historically for writing
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
spreadsheet	n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns
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
contour	n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
password	n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service
dashboard	n: a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft; a diagram that depicts critical information, typically one that provides a business overview
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
telltale	adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
slump	v: to fall or sink suddenly, often due to loss of support or stability; to decline or decrease abruptly, as in business or economic conditions; to become despondent or dispirited; (noun) a sudden or prolonged decline or drop in value, price, or quality
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
honk	n: a loud, harsh sound made by a vehicle’s horn to signal a warning or attract attention
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
enshrine	v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
overt	adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
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
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
biopsy	n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
machine-learning	n: the process through which computers change the way they perform jobs without following explicit instructions by using algorithms and statistical models to analyze and draw inferences from patterns in data
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
improve	v: to make or become better
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
criminology	n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
transcript	n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
biochemical	adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
volition	n: the power or ability to make choices or decisions by one’s own will or conscious choice; the act of consciously choosing or deciding
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
dislocate	v: to move out of a position of the bone in a joint; to put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
outset	n: the beginning of something
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
recast	v: to change the form of something, such as a metal object, by melting it down and reshaping it; to change the actors or the role of a particular actor in a play or film
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
timeless	adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something