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Word	Meaning	Advanced
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
shanty	n: a small, crudely built, usually temporary house or dwelling; often used to describe a rough or inexpensive structure
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
hire	v: to give somebody a job
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
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
generalize	v: to make something, such as a theory, idea, etc., more widespread or widely applicable based on what is true in some cases
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
questionnaire	n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
packed	adj: extremely full of people; very crowded
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
dupe	v: to deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true; to cheat or swindle someone; (noun) a person who has been deceived or tricked into believing something that is not true, often by someone who is trying to take advantage of them
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
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
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
underprivileged	adj: lacking resources, opportunities, or advantages that are necessary for success
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
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
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
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
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
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
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
decrepit	adj: weakened or worn out by old age, illness, or hard use; in a state of disrepair and likely to collapse or break down
dropout	n: a person who leaves school, college, or a training program before completing it
fiddle	v: to continuously touch or manipulate something with someone’s hands, mainly when bored or nervous; to act dishonestly to try to get money, information, etc., or gain an advantage
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
kiosk	n: a small, often freestanding structure or booth, typically used as a retail outlet or information center, particularly in a public space or high-traffic area
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
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
usage	n: the way in which a word or phrase is used in a language; the extent in which how much something is used
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
practically	adv: almost or nearly
breadth	n: the measure or extent of something from one side to another; width; the range, scope, or extent of something
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
moist	adj: slightly wet, a state characterized by the presence of moisture or dampness
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
irrespective	adv: without taking something into account; regardless of
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
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
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
literate	adj: having the ability to read and write; possessing knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic
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
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
whiskey	n: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in barrels and often consumed straight or with mixers
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
touched	adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
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
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
acquisition	n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
organism	n: a tiny living thing
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
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
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
insurgence	n: an act of rebelling or rising against authority or established order; a revolt or rebellion
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
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
pedagogy	n: the method or art of teaching or instructing, especially as an academic subject or profession
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
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
indoctrinate	v: to teach a person or group of people to accept a set of beliefs uncritically