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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
reckon	v: to think or believe something
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
forethought	n: the act of thinking about and planning for the future
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
underdeveloped	adj: not fully developed or mature; lacking in progress or advancement
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
workspace	n: a designated area or physical setting where work is performed, often in a business or office setting
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
viewpoint	n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
barista	n: a person who works in a coffee shop or café, typically making and serving coffee and other hot beverages
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
retailer	n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities
underfoot	adv: in a position under one’s feet; in the space on the ground beneath one’s feet
converse	v: to talk informally
pitfall	n: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty; a trap or snare
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
embroil	v: to involve or entangle someone or something in a difficult, complicated, or unpleasant situation; to implicate or incriminate
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
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
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
up-and-coming	adj: having a promising future, showing signs of potential success, likely to become important or successful
spruce	n: a type of evergreen tree with short, stiff needles and small cones, often used as a decorative or ornamental tree; (adjective) neat, clean, or tidy in appearance
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
mod	n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
instructive	adj: serving to provide knowledge or information; tending to instruct or educate
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
keynote	n: the central theme or message of a speech, presentation, or event; the first note or tone in a musical scale used as a reference point for the performance of a piece of music
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
openly	adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
conduit	n: a channel, pipe, or tube that is used to direct the flow of fluids or other material from one place to another; figuratively, a means of communication or channel for transmitting information, ideas, or concepts
unrest	n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace
outspoken	adj: frank and candid in speech or expression; not afraid to speak one’s mind or voice one’s opinions, even if unpopular or controversial
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
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
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
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
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, 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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
mentorship	n: a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
hire	v: to give somebody a job
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
placement	n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
inequity	n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice
underrepresented	adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
broad	adj: very wide; general
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like