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Word	Meaning	Advanced
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
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
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
flick	v: to make a sudden sharp movement or hit something quickly with a sharp movement
cappuccino	n: an Italian espresso-based coffee drink that is typically made with hot milk and foam on top
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
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
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
downfall	n: a sudden or catastrophic decline or failure
slow-motion	n: an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
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
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from 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
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
banker	n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
repay	v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
strangle	v: to choke or suffocate someone by compressing their neck; to inhibit or suppress something, such as a movement or idea
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
financing	n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
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
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
transmitter	n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
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
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
subscription	n: the act of signing up to receive something, typically a publication, service, etc., regularly
hire	v: to give somebody a job
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
unheard	adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
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
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
denomination	n: a religious group or branch, usually including many local churches; a value or size of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
daydreaming	n: the act of thinking about something that you would prefer to be doing or have happened to you
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
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
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something