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