bachelor’s degree – n. a recognition given to a student by a college or university, usually after four years of study

generate – v. to bring into existence; to be the cause of something

disfavored – adj. disapproving or disliking

status – n. a position or rating in relation to something else

vigorously – adj. of or related to full physical or mental force

prosecuting - v. to follow to an end; to bring legal action against

approach – n. passage; path or way

persistent – adj. existing for a long or longer than usual time

dramatic – adj. historic; theatrical