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Word	Meaning	Advanced
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
outpost	n: a small military camp at some distance from the main army, used mainly to observe an enemy’s movements, etc.
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
debrief	v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance
irritation	n: a feeling of annoyance or frustration that results from something bothersome or unpleasant; a physical reaction such as itching or inflammation that results from exposure to an irritant
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
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
flare	v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
contagion	n: the spread of a disease or harmful influence from one person or thing to another
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
prick	v: to make a small hole or puncture or to cause a slight, sharp pain; to stimulate or provoke a reaction or response; to use needles to administer a vaccine or medication
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
cholla	n: a type of cactus with cylindrical stem segments covered in clusters of sharp spines native to arid regions of North and South America
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
figurative	adj: using figures of speech, especially metaphors, to create a special effect; not literal
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
appraisal	n: an evaluation or assessment of the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
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
subconsciously	adv: in a way that is not fully conscious or aware of
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
overlay	v: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
limbic	adj: of or relating to the system of the brain that supports a variety of functions, including emotion, behavior, long-term memory, and olfaction
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
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
cohesive	adj: causing cohesion; bringing people or things together
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
prickle	v: to cause a tingling or stinging sensation, often from a sharp or pointed object; to provoke or irritate someone, causing them to feel uncomfortable or annoyed; (noun) a small, pointed, and often sharp spine or thorn that grows on a plant or animal
cringe	v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
immediately	adv: now or without delay
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
acceptance	n: the act of agreeing or approving, or the state of being agreed or approved
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
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
detach	v: to separate or disjoin something from something else; to disengage
aerial	n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
interchange	n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly