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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
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
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
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
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
enigma	n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
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
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
refrigerator	n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
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
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
implode	v: to collapse inward violently or burst inward with a sudden release of energy; to disintegrate or break down suddenly and completely
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
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
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
supper	n: an evening meal, typically a light or informal one eaten after the main meal of the day
pavilion	n: a large, often ornate tent or booth, often used for entertainment or public events; a building or structure, often in a park or other public space, used for meetings, exhibitions, or social gatherings
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
outflow	n: the leakage of fluid from a container; a natural flow of groundwater
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
pony	n: a small horse
hire	v: to give somebody a job
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
gridlock	n: a situation in which traffic or progress is obstructed due to congestion, blockage, or a lack of movement; a deadlock or impasse in negotiations or decision-making
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
methamphetamine	n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system
gonorrhea	n: a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the reproductive organs, urinary tract, or rectum
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
legislature	n: a body of elected or appointed representatives who make laws for a country or state
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
schooler	n: a student who attends a school
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
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
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
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.
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
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
geothermal	adj: relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth; often used to refer to energy produced by tapping into the natural heat of the earth
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
biofuel	n: a fuel produced from organic matter, such as crops or waste material, that can be used to replace or supplement traditional fossil fuels
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
seaboard	n: the coastal areas or region adjacent to the sea or ocean; a coastline or shore
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
lithium	n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
renegade	n: a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, religious group, or set of principles
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket