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proficiency – n. a high level of skill; good at doing something

data – n. facts and numbers collected for future use

region – n. a part of a country, or the world, that is different or separate from other parts in some way

grammar – n. the set of rules that explain how words are used in a language

translation – n. the act or process of expressing words or saying in another language

stable – adj. in a similar state or condition

gap – n. a space between two people or things

access – n. a way of being able to use or get something

resource – n. a supply of money, materials and other things that can be used to help a person or organization operate effectively

basic – adj. necessary or main