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advance (n) progress or improvement
Example
The computer is one of the greatest technological advances.
Synonym
improvement
Word Family
advancement 
applicant (n) someone who asks for something officially, often by writing
Example
He was one of 20 applicants for the journalist's job.
Synonym
candidate
bazaar (n) a sale where goods are sold to raise money for a school, church, etc
Example
A Christmas bazaar is organised each year for charity.
chaotic (adj) completely disordered or disorganized; in a state of complete confusion
Example
The house is a bit chaotic at the moment; we're still decorating.
Antonym
orderly, systematic
Word Family
chaotically 
concentrate (v) to think very carefully about something you are doing and nothing else
Example
Helen was finding it difficult to concentrate.
Synonym
focus
Word Family
concetration
course (n) a series of lessons in a subject
Example
I took a course in painting.
Synonym
class, subject
opportunity (n) a situation in which it is possible for you to do something
Example
Her trip to Asia was an opportunity to learn about different cultures.
Synonym
occasion
original (adj) existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something
Example
Of all the Frankenstein movies, I like the original one best.
Synonym
earliest, first, initial
Antonym
final
Word Family
originally, originality
permanent (adj) continuing forever or for a long time
Example
She is looking for a permanent place to stay.
Synonym
everlasting, perpetual
Antonym
temporary
Word Family
permanently, permanence
prior (adj) being, existing, or occurring earlier in time or sequence
Example
I remember meeting him on a prior occasion.
Synonym
earlier, previous
Antonym
after, subsequent
progress (n) development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc
Example
Are you making any progress with your work?
Synonym
advance, course, headway
qualification (n) the skills, qualities, or experience that you need in order to do something
Example
The ability to type quickly is one of the qualifications for the job of a secretary.
Synonym
ability, skill
requirement (n) something that is needed or necessary
Example
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
Synonym
condition, demand, necessity
resemble (v) to be similar to or to look like
Example
You resemble your mother very closely.
Synonym
take after
Word Family
resemblance
salary (n) a fixed amount of money paid at regular times for the work a person has done
Example
His monthly salary is 1000 Euros.
Synonym
compensation pay, wage
social worker (n) someone who is trained to help people who are poor, have family problems etc
Example
Social workers often visit families with problems.
take after (v) to be similar to an older person in your family
Example
George’s very tall – he takes after his father.
Synonym
resemble, look like
take in (v) to understand something
Example
The students found it difficult to take in the lesson.
Synonym
understand
take off (v) 1. remove a piece of clothing, 2. begin to fly, 3. suddenly start being successful, 4. leave a place
Example
1. She sat on the bed to take her boots off. 2. When the plane takes off I'm really scared. 3. His carreer took off when he starred in a film
Antonym
put on land
take over (v) to get control of or responsibility for something
Example
She took over the company after her father's death.
take up (v) to start doing a particular job or activity
Example
He took up singing lessons.
transfer (v) the act of moving something from one person or place to another
Example
The transfer of the star player to another team disappointed fans.
Synonym
shift, transport
Word Family
transferable
youngster (n) a young person; child
Example
The playground is full of youngsters every Saturday morning.
Synonym
child, juvenile, kid