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Word	Meaning	Advanced
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
concussion	n: a violent blow or jolt to the head or body that jars the brain, often resulting in temporary or prolonged unconsciousness, confusion, or memory loss; a shock or upheaval caused by a sudden change or event
gratify	v: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
probation	n: a period of time during which an offender is released from imprisonment on the condition that they adhere to particular rules and is supervised by an officer; a time of training and testing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
hospitalize	v: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
interpersonal	adj: connected with relationships between people
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
dementia	n: a severe decline in cognitive function, especially memory, as a result of disease or injury
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
arrest	v: to take into custody
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
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
rearrest	v: to arrest someone again, typically for another crime or violation of the law, after a previous arrest or release from custody
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
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
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
neuropsychology	n: the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between brain function and behavior
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
auditory	adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
longstanding	adj: having existed for a long time
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
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
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
screwup	n: a person or thing that causes a mistake or error; a disorderly or confused situation resulting from mistakes or errors
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
outright	adj: completely; completely and without reservation; without any attempt at concealment
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
appointment	n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
checklist	n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
recharge	v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep
agitated	adj: characterized by a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness; stirred up or disturbed in a physical or emotional way
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
defendant	n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
best-laid	adj: describing plans or intentions that fail despite being well-prepared or well thought out
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
madden	v: to make someone extremely angry or irritated, often to the point of losing control or rationality; to become irrational or frenzied with anger or frustration
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
vocational	adj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
prevalence	n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use