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degree – n. an official document and title that is given to someone who has successfully completed a series of classes at a college or university

graduate(s) – n. a person who has earned a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university

trend – n. a way of behaving or proceeding that is developing and becoming more common

impact(s) – n. a powerful or major influence or effect

benefit(ed) – v. to be helped

beyond – prep. more than something

broker(s) – n. a person who helps other people to reach agreements, to make deals, or to buy and sell property, such as stocks or houses

astronomical – adj. extremely large