| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accomplished | highly trained or skilled |
| 2. | adept | very skilled |
| 3. | ahead | further progressed than others |
| 4. | automated | operated by machines or systems |
| 5. | avant-garde | highly innovative and experimental |
| 6. | beyond basic | more than introductory |
| 7. | beyond beginner | past the beginner stage |
| 8. | bleeding-edge | extremely innovative and new |
| 9. | capable | having developed ability |
| 10. | complex | having many developed parts |
| 11. | complicated | having many difficult parts |
| 12. | comprehensive | covering many details fully |
| 13. | cultivated | well educated or refined |
| 14. | cutting-edge | very modern and innovative |
| 15. | deep | showing great complexity |
| 16. | deft | skillful and quick |
| 17. | developed | well progressed or matured |
| 18. | digital | using electronic technology |
| 19. | distinguished | notably excellent or respected |
| 20. | doctoral | at the highest study level |
| 21. | educated | having substantial learning |
| 22. | elaborate | detailed and carefully developed |
| 23. | elevated | raised to a higher level |
| 24. | elite | select and superior |
| 25. | enhanced | improved in quality or value |
| 26. | evolved | developed to a higher stage |
| 27. | experienced | having much practical knowledge |
| 28. | expert | showing great skill or knowledge |
| 29. | far along | well progressed |
| 30. | far-gone | at a progressed stage |
| 31. | fine-tuned | carefully adjusted for best results |
| 32. | forefront | the leading position |
| 33. | foremost | most prominent or advanced |
| 34. | forward-looking | planning for future progress |
| 35. | full-fledged | fully developed and functional |
| 36. | futuristic | suggesting the future |
| 37. | graduate | at a higher study level |
| 38. | groundbreaking | innovative and influential |
| 39. | high-level | at an expert standard |
| 40. | high-tech | using advanced technology |
| 41. | higher-order | involving more complex thinking |
| 42. | improved | made better than before |
| 43. | in the forefront | at the leading edge |
| 44. | innovative | introducing new ideas or methods |
| 45. | intellectual | involving high-level thinking |
| 46. | intricate | very detailed and complex |
| 47. | involved | complex and not simple |
| 48. | knowledgeable | well informed and skilled |
| 49. | late-phase | in a mature stage |
| 50. | late-stage | at a developed phase |
| 51. | later-stage | more developed than earlier |
| 52. | learned | having deep knowledge |
| 53. | master-level | at an expert standard |
| 54. | masterful | showing great command |
| 55. | masterly | done with great skill |
| 56. | mature | fully developed or grown |
| 57. | matured | become fully developed |
| 58. | multifaceted | having many different features |
| 59. | multilayered | having many levels or aspects |
| 60. | next-generation | of the newest type |
| 61. | nuanced | showing subtle differences |
| 62. | optimized | made as effective as possible |
| 63. | perfected | brought near ideal form |
| 64. | pioneering | introducing new developments |
| 65. | polished | made smooth and refined |
| 66. | postgraduate | beyond a first degree |
| 67. | preeminent | surpassing all others |
| 68. | professional | of a high working standard |
| 69. | proficient | competent and capable |
| 70. | qualified | having needed skill or training |
| 71. | radical | far-reaching and innovative |
| 72. | refined | improved and polished |
| 73. | research-level | suited to serious study |
| 74. | revolutionary | causing major change |
| 75. | rigorous | very thorough and exact |
| 76. | robust | strong and well developed |
| 77. | scholarly | showing academic knowledge |
| 78. | scientific | systematic and knowledge-based |
| 79. | seasoned | experienced and practiced |
| 80. | skilled | having strong ability |
| 81. | sophisticated | highly developed or refined |
| 82. | specialized | designed for a specific field |
| 83. | state-of-the-art | using the latest developments |
| 84. | streamlined | made more efficient |
| 85. | technical | requiring specialized knowledge |
| 86. | thorough | complete and detailed |
| 87. | top-tier | among the very best |
| 88. | trailblazing | innovative and leading |
| 89. | trained | taught to a high standard |
| 90. | up-to-date | modern and current |
| 91. | upgraded | raised to a better level |
| 92. | upper-division | for later college study |
| 93. | upper-level | above the basic stage |
| 94. | vanguard | leading position in development |
| 95. | versed | knowledgeable and experienced |
| 96. | visionary | showing imaginative foresight |
| 97. | well along | considerably progressed |
| 98. | well-developed | fully formed and detailed |
| 99. | well-honed | carefully sharpened by practice |
| 100. | well-versed | highly knowledgeable |
