proficiency – n. the quality of being good at doing something

prerequisite – n. something that you officially must have or do before you can have or do something else

income – n. money that is earned from work, investments, or business

status – n. the position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in a society, organization, or group

allow(ed) – v. to permit something

masters' degree(s) – n. a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree

pride – n. a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people

combat(ting) – v. to try to stop something from happening or getting worse

diversity – n. the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas

motivation – n. the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something