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innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
entrepreneurship | n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one | |
triplet | n: a group of three things or people, especially three babies born at the same time from the same pregnancy | |
sage | n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb | |
rider | n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
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 | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
yearn | v: to strongly desire or long for something | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
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 | |
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 | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
disadvantage | n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
monetize | v: to earn money from something, such as an asset, business, etc.; to coin into money | |
philanthropy | n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
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 | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
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 | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
rulebook | n: a set of rules or regulations, especially one governing a particular activity or organization | |
apartheid | n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
compensation | n: something especially money, given or received as payment or reparation for a service or loss or injury | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
incentivize | v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
notion | n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
malaria | n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito | |
parasite | n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense | |
ethics | n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong | |
stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
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 | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
median | n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size | |
bonus | n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work | |
salary | n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
hunger | n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
supervise | v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility | |
sob | v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
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 | |
penny | n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
needy | adj: lacking the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing; requiring the help or support of others; excessively demanding or dependent | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
weary | adj: feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially after working hard or doing something for a long time | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
flier | n: (also “flyer”) a person who travels by air or an airplane passenger; a leaflet or pamphlet designed to be handed out or posted to provide information or advertise something | |
laundromat | n: a self-service laundry facility where customers can wash and dry their clothes using coin-operated machines | |
charitable | adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
flop | v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
fundraise | v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms | |
reluctant | adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
daring | adj: brave and taking risks | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
endeavor | v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
prohibit | v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
patience | n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry | |
objective | n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases | |
dominance | n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
crucify | v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
lure | v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
sober | adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
fanatical | adj: characterized by extreme or excessive devotion or enthusiasm; marked by a relentless, sometimes irrational, dedication or zeal | |
dogma | n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted | |
puritan | n: a member of a Protestant religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who believed in strict moral and religious principles, such as predestination and the rejection of religious iconography and ritual | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
pious | adj: deeply religious, having or showing a strong devotion to God or religious beliefs and practices | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
accuse | v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing | |
tendency | n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic | |
colonist | n: a person who lives in or is sent to establish a colony (= a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful entity) a new country or area | |
calvinism | n: a theological system and religious movement founded by John Calvin in the 16th century, which emphasizes the sovereignty of God, predestination, and strict adherence to biblical authority and doctrine | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
sanctuary | n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse | |
penance | n: an act of voluntary self-punishment or discipline to express remorse for wrongdoing or to seek forgiveness; (of religion) an act performed to make amends for sins | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
exile | n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
counterproductive | adj: having the opposite effect to the one intended or wanted | |
unfair | adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
overhead | n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
depress | v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active | |
logical | adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
expense | n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
traumatic | adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
gross | adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
accounting | n: a system of recording and summarizing financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results | |
terminology | n: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession | |
demon | n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
morality | n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior | |
frugality | n: the practice of being economical with resources, especially money or food | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
disproportionately | adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
moralize | v: to express or teach a moral lesson or principle, often in a self-righteous or didactic way; to reflect on the ethical or moral aspects of a situation or behavior | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
epitaph | n: a short inscription or written tribute, often found on a tombstone or a monument, in memory of a deceased person | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
generosity | n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
enduring | adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent | |
legacy | n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
revisit | v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new |