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Advancement A sudden and unexpected movement forward, often accompanied by a loud noise or impact. ■ "I had just finished my coffee when the bus suddenly made an advancement, sending me flying into the seat in front of me!"
academic A person who is extremely intelligent and has a deep understanding of complex subjects, often in the fields of science or literature. ■ When the professor asked the class to give an example of academic language, John replied with, "The utilization of pedantic terminology by those who are intellectually bereft is both disingenuous and detrimental to the advancement of knowledge."
promotion A sudden and unexpected advancement in rank or status, often accompanied by a generous salary increase. ■ When John was promoted to CEO, he immediately started making decisions that benefited the company but put his employees out of jobs. It's safe to say that John's promotion was not well received.