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Word	Meaning	Advanced
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
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
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
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
rejuvenate	v: to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
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
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
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
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
effectiveness	n: the fact or quality of producing the result that is wanted or intended
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
endgame	n: the final stage or outcome of a long and complex process or sequence of events, especially one that involves a struggle or competition
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
pentagon	n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
perusal	n: the act of reading or examining something, often carefully and thoroughly; a close and detailed examination or scrutiny
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
practically	adv: almost or nearly
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
illuminating	adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
remnant	n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
backlog	n: a buildup of tasks or work that has accumulated over time and needs to be completed; a reserve of goods or materials that have not been processed or distributed yet
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
competitiveness	n: the quality or characteristic of being competitive, or the ability or inclination to compete; the degree or extent to which someone or something is competitive in nature or behavior
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
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
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
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
replace	v: to take the place of something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
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
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
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
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
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
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
retool	v: to adapt, modify, or overhaul something, often a system or process, to make it more efficient or effective for its intended purpose or to meet changing needs or demands
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
light-handed	adj: characterized by a gentle or delicate touch or approach; softly or lightly executed or handled
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
treasury	n: the government department in charge of managing public funds; the funds of a government or institution or individual
broad	adj: very wide; general
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
nub	n: the central and most important point or core; a small, pointed piece or protuberance
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
horsepower	n: a unit of power used to measure the output of mechanical engines, specifically the amount of work that one horse can do in a set amount of time
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
aerodynamics	n: the study of the motion of air, particularly its interaction with solid objects moving through it, such as aircraft or cars
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
payload	n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
operational	adj: relating to a particular process or series of actions for achieving a result
improve	v: to make or become better
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
sedan	n: a car with four doors and a closed roof, designed to seat a small number of passengers in comfort; a type of automobile that is larger and more luxurious than a compact or subcompact car
idle	adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless
accessory	n: an additional item or object that enhances or complements something else; a supplementary component or attachment; a nonessential but desirable item or feature
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
gratify	v: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
whacked	adj: exhausted or extremely tired; mentally or physically drained; behaving strangely or eccentrically; crazy or bizarre
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
aluminum	n: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts
magnesium	n: a silvery-white metal with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, which is the eighth-most abundant element in the Earth’s crust and is used in the production of various alloys, as well as in biomedical research and as an important nutrient for plants and animals
objection	n: a reason or statement expressing disapproval or dissent
vanish	v: disappear or stop being present or existing suddenly and completely
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
handmade	adj: made by hand rather than by machine or mass production methods; crafted manually or using traditional methods
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
smoothly	adv: in a way that is steady, even, or without problems; without interruption or difficulty; with ease
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
conundrum	n: a confusing and difficult problem or question
protective	adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
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
ink-jet	adj: of or relating to a type of printing technology commonly used in printers and other imaging devices that is a method of producing hard copies of digital images or documents by propelling tiny droplets of ink onto paper or other printable surfaces
stiff	adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner
thermodynamics	n: the area of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation
nylon	n: a synthetic material used for making clothes, ropes, brushes, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
hoist	v: to elevate or drag anything to a higher position, usually with the help of ropes or specific equipment
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
feedstock	n: the raw material or substances that are used to make a product, particularly in industrial or manufacturing processes
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
cellulose	n: a complex carbohydrate that is the main structural component of plant cell walls and fibers; a substance used to make paper, textiles, and other materials
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
diesel	n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
no-brainer	n: a decision or a problem that requires little or no thought because it is obvious what you should do
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
tariff	n: a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods
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
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
rebate	n: a partial refund of the original price paid for a product or service typically offered as a promotional incentive or to address customer dissatisfaction; a discount or reduction from the full cost of something
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
automaker	n: a company or manufacturer that produces automobiles, cars, and other motor vehicles
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
cheaply	adv: in a stingy or inexpensive manner
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
warrant	n: a document or legal authorization that gives the holder the right to do something, such as arrest a person or search a property; a guarantee or assurance; (of finance) a security that gives the holder the right to buy a specific quantity of stock at a predetermined price within a specified period
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
clunky	adj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
creditworthy	adj: of or relating to a person or entity that has a strong credit history and is therefore seen as likely to repay any loans or debts they may incur, typically associated with lower interest rates and more favorable loan terms
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
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
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
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
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
bounty	n: a reward offered for capturing or killing someone or for accomplishing a specific task
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
conductor	n: someone who leads the performance of musicians or a piece of music; (in physics) an object, substance, or material that readily allows the flow of electricity, heat, etc.
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
civilian	n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility
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
retrain	v: to teach or learn a new or different set of skills or knowledge, usually to adapt to a new job, situation, or technology
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
hydrocarbon	n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon
carbohydrate	n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
tranche	n: a portion or segment of something, especially a financial investment that is divided or allocated according to a specific criterion or formula
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
rerun	n: the act of repeating or replaying a previously aired episode of a television show or a past event or performance; (verb) to broadcast or play again an item, especially a television or radio program; to run a race or other sporting event again
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent