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Word	Meaning	Advanced
menstruate	v: to have or experience the process in a woman’s menstrual cycle during which blood and other materials are discharged from the uterus
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
propagation	n: the act or process of reproducing, multiplying, or spreading, often referring to the reproduction of plants or the dissemination of information
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
menstrual	adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
sanitary	adj: clean and hygienic; of or relating to the promotion of health through cleanliness
napkin	n: a small piece of cloth or paper used for wiping one’s mouth and hands while eating; a decorative cloth placed on a table for formal occasions
rag	n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
damp	adj: slightly wet or moist; characterized by a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or energy; depressing or dispiriting
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
rash	n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
pickle	n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
impure	adj: mixed with other substances or foreign matter; (of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene, especially in sexual matters
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
signpost	n: a sign or marker that indicates the direction or location of something often used figuratively to refer to a guide or indicator of progress
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
propagate	v: to spread or promote something widely, particularly beliefs, ideas, or plants and animals through reproduction
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
secluded	adj: hidden or isolated from view; quiet and undisturbed; kept away from the company of others
restrictive	adj: limiting or confining in nature; imposing limits or restrictions on something or someone
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
cramp	n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
puberty	n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
cease	v: to stop an action or event
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
constantly	adv: all the time
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems