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Word	Meaning	Advanced
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
serotonin	n: a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses) involved in, e.g., sleep, emotion, and memory
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
react	v: to take action in response to something
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
amino	n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
tryptophan	n: an essential amino acid commonly found in dietary proteins, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of various biomolecules in living organisms
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
grumpy	adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
oversimplify	v: to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and no longer holds true
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
endorsement	n: an official statement of approval or support for a person, policy, product, or service; a signature or stamp on a legal document
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
neurology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
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
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
take-home	n: the amount of money earned after deducting taxes and other expenses; a task, assignment, or lesson that is meant to be completed or learned outside of a classroom or workplace
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
constantly	adv: all the time
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
overblow	v: to blow or be blown with excessive force or intensity, often resulting in a distorted or overly loud sound; to exaggerate the importance or impact of something
unproven	adj: not tested or proved
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
giveaway	n: a gift, prize, or item distributed for free, often as part of a promotional or marketing campaign; a revelation or clue that tends to reveal or give away something previously unknown or secret
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
bunk	n: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep, typically a narrow bed frame supported by a solid structure; nonsense or untruthful talk, often intended to deceive or mislead; a type of overnight accommodation, particularly in a military or institutional setting
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
op-ed	adj: denoting or relating to a piece of writing or article that expresses the author’s opinion or point of view on a particular topic, usually published in a newspaper or magazine on the page opposite the editorial page
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
insula	n: a small island, particularly one situated off the coast of a larger landmass; (of anatomy) a region of the brain that plays a role in processing emotions and integrating sensory information
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
oxytocin	n: a hormone secreted by the pituitary which stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor (= the process of pushing out a baby) and the ejection of milk
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
scientifically	adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success
gloat	v: to express or feel great pleasure or satisfaction in one’s success or good fortune, often at the expense of others; to rub in or show off in a boastful or taunting manner
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
immoral	adj: not conforming to accepted society’s standards of honesty or morality
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
tracer	n: a substance or device that makes something visible or distinguishable by leaving a visible mark or path behind it; a person or thing that traces, tracks, or follows; (of graphics) a tool or technique used to produce a precise outline of an image
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
broad	adj: very wide; general
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
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
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
harmful	adj: causing or likely to damage or injury to somebody or something,
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
detract	v: to diminish the value or worth of a quality or performance
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something