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Word	Meaning	Advanced
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
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
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
incest	n: the act of engaging in sexual activity with a close relative, such as a parent, sibling, or cousin; a taboo or prohibited activity in many cultures and societies
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
hospice	n: a specialized care facility or service for terminally ill patients intended to provide comfort and support in the final stages of life; any program, organization, or approach focused on end-of-life care and support
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
chemotherapy	n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation
mastectomy	n: a surgical operation to remove all or part of a breast, most often as a treatment for breast cancer or other malignant tumors
saline	adj: containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
overboard	adv: to an extreme or excessive degree; to a point where something becomes unreasonable or irrational
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
houseguest	n: a person who is staying as a guest in someone’s house
yak	v: to talk at length, often without a particular purpose or direction; (noun) a long-haired bovine mammal native to central Asia that is often domesticated and used for its meat, milk, and wool
proceeds	n: the money or profit earned from a particular activity or venture; the total amount collected from a sale or fundraiser
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
narcotic	n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
luncheon	n: a formal midday meal or banquet, typically one held in honor of a person or occasion
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
bracelet	n: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, often as an ornament or decoration
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
gigantic	adj: extremely large
extrovert	n: a person who is outgoing, sociable, and confident
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
introvert	n: a shy and reticent person
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
infusion	n: a liquid, especially one containing medicine that is introduced into the body through a vein, muscle, or joint; the act of adding such liquid
chemo	n: short for chemotherapy, a treatment for cancer that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
crappy	adj: of poor quality; not satisfactory
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
perk	n: an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
payoff	n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
ecstatic	adj: feeling or characterized by intense joy, delight, or enthusiasm
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
entirely	adv: completely
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
agony	n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
deceit	n: the act of deceiving or misleading someone, often for personal or selfish gain; a practice or behavior intended to mislead or misrepresent the truth
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
resurrection	n: the act of being brought back to life or revived, especially after a period of death or dormancy; a rebirth or renewal of something that was thought to be lost or forgotten
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
resurrect	v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place