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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hire	v: to give somebody a job
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
taxpayer	n: a person who pays taxes to the government
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
teamwork	n: the combined action of a group of people working together towards a common goal
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
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
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
rainwater	n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
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
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
replace	v: to take the place of something
greenery	n: plant life, especially lush and flourishing vegetation
horticultural	adj: relating to the cultivation or study of plants, especially garden plants
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
residue	n: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
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
improve	v: to make or become better
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
up-front	adj: straightforward and honest; frank; being paid or dealt with before other expenses or payments
payback	n: a punishment or retaliation that is inflicted in response to an injury or offense; the benefit or gain obtained as a result of an investment, effort, or action
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
heath	n: an area of open uncultivated land, typically covered in heather, gorse, or other shrubs; a low-growing, evergreen shrub found in heathland areas
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
hillbilly	n: someone who is from a rural or mountainous region, especially in the southern United States; a person who is considered unsophisticated or lacking in refinement
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
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
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
manifesto	n: a public declaration or statement of policy and aims, usually issued by a political party or government; a written statement or proclamation of one’s beliefs or intentions
solver	n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
twofold	adj: consisting of two parts or aspects; doubled in size, quantity, or degree
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
recyclability	n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm
incinerate	v: to burn something, especially waste material completely
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
municipality	n: a city, town, or local government organization that has governing authority over a specific geographic area
diversion	n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
fertilization	n: the process of joining a sperm and an egg to produce an embryo
refrigeration	n: the process of cooling or freezing something, especially food, to preserve it
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
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
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
groundwork	n: the basic or preparatory work or steps that provide a foundation for something
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
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
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
metro	n: a mass transit system in an urban area, such as a subway or light rail system; (short for “metropolitan”) a large city, either a capital or a major urban area, often characterized by densely populated areas with significant economic, cultural, and political importance
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
reinforcement	n: the act of strengthening, supporting, or consolidating; something that serves to strengthen or support
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
dropout	n: a person who leaves school, college, or a training program before completing it
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
payday	n: the day on which an employee receives wages or a salary for work performed; a specific time period, usually two weeks or a month, during which wages or salaries are earned and paid out
coincide	v: to take place at or near the same time
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
racetrack	n: a circular or oval-shaped track or course used for racing events, typically involving horses, cars, or other vehicles
obligated	adj: legally or morally bound or compelled to do something; having a sense of duty or responsibility to fulfill a certain obligation
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
philanthropic	adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
infant	n: a baby or very young child
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true