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Hub (n)

The central or most important part of a place or activity

Sensor (n)

A device that detects and responds to a physical stimulus

Virtuoso (n)

A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music

Corridor (n)

A long passage in a building with rooms on either side

Hammer (n)

A tool with a heavy head used for hitting nails

Anvil (n)

A heavy iron block used in metalworking

Cello (n)

A large string instrument played with a bow

Alternative energies (n)

Renewable energy sources that replace fossil fuels

Down-to-earth (adj)

Practical and realistic

Highly motivated (adj)

Having a strong desire to achieve something

Hands-on (adj)

Practical; involving active participation

A vast amount (phr)

A very large quantity

Iterative process (n)

A process of repeating steps to refine results

Taking something for granted (phr v)

Failing to appreciate something

At a premium (phr)

In high demand and difficult to get

Bump into (phr v)

To meet someone unexpectedly

Forge ahead (phr v)

To move forward with determination

Suffuse (v)

To spread through or over something

Conquer (v)

To overcome or take control of

Leap (n, v)

A large jump or sudden increase

Augment (v)

To increase or make larger

Unleash (v)

To release something powerful

Enshrine (v)

To protect or preserve in law or tradition

Tremendous spirit (n)

Great enthusiasm and determination

Constitution (n)

A system of laws governing a country

Channelled (v)

Directed towards a particular purpose

Intellect (n)

The ability to think and reason

Craftsmanship (n)

Skill in making things by hand

Symbiosis (n)

A mutually beneficial relationship

Alumni (n)

Former students of a school or university

Formidable (adj)

Inspiring fear or respect due to power

Mutual benefit (n)

A situation that is good for both sides

Superb (adj)

Excellent

Irresistible (adj)

Too attractive to resist

Lapsed (adj)

No longer valid or active

Ironic (adj)

Using words to mean the opposite of their literal meaning

Reinvigorate (v)

To give new energy or strength to

Streamline (v)

To make something more efficient

Supplement (v, n)

To add something extra to improve it

Take something/somebody on (phr v)

To accept a challenge or responsibility

Head back (phr v)

To return to a place

Dawn on (phr v)

To suddenly realize something

Step out of comfort zone (phr)

To do something unfamiliar or challenging

Under the auspices (phr)

With the support of an organization

Attribute (v, n)

To credit something to a cause

Vocational training (n)

Education focused on job-related skills

Work placement (n)

A temporary job for training purposes

Ambassador (n)

An official representative of a country or organization

Rationally (adv)

In a logical and reasonable way

Critical thinking (n)

The ability to analyze and evaluate information

Optimize (v)

To make something as good as possible

Reconcile (v)

To restore a friendly relationship

Take a crash course (phr)

To take a short, intensive course on something

Learn by doing (phr)

To gain knowledge through practical experience

Vary your training subtly (phr)

To make small changes in how you train

Surround yourself with like-minded friends (phr)

To be around people who share similar interests

Self-esteem (n)

Confidence in one's own worth

Incentive (n)

Something that encourages a person to do something

Strides (n)

Significant progress

Persevering (adj)

Continuing to work hard despite difficulties

Cynical (adj)

Distrustful of people's motives

A host of merit (phr)

Many benefits

First and foremost (phr)

Most importantly

Time permit (phr)

If there is enough time

Selective (adj)

Choosing carefully

Conscientious (adj)

Hardworking and careful

Witty (adj)

Clever and amusing

Prestigious (adj)

Having high status or respect

Sagacious (adj)

Wise and intelligent

Diligent (adj)

Hardworking and attentive

Impartial (adj)

Fair and unbiased

Elite (adj, n)

A select group that is superior in ability or status

Broad-minded (adj)

Open to new ideas

Comprehensive (adj)

Complete and thorough

Arouse (v)

To evoke or awaken a feeling

Vividly (adv)

In a clear and detailed manner

Struck (v)

Past tense of "strike"; to hit or impress

Fall behind (phrasal v)

To fail to keep up with others

Breeze through (phrasal v)

To do something easily

Get the hang of (idiom)

To learn how to do something

Flatten out (phrasal v)

To stop rising or falling and become steady

Reach a plateau (idiom)

To stop making progress

Swell (v)

To expand or increase in size

Volatility (n)

The quality of changing frequently and unpredictably

Commodity price (n)

The cost of raw materials like oil or wheat

Fluctuating (adj)

Changing frequently

Competency (n)

The ability to do something well

Pass rates (n)

The percentage of people who succeed in an exam

Counterpart (n)

A person or thing that has the same function as another in a different place or situation

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ment

a great achievement