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Word	Meaning	Advanced
wrack	n: wreckage or debris from a destroyed structure; (verb) to cause destruction or great pain
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
rancid	adj: having a bad taste or smell because it is old and no longer fresh
hard-boiled	adj: (person or style of writing) tough and unsentimental; (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
armpit	n: the hollow under the arm where it joins the shoulder
feverish	adj: having or showing symptoms of a high temperature, such as sweating and shivering; characterized by or showing strong feelings of excitement or energy
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
wizard	n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field
popularity	n: the state of being widely accepted, admired, or appreciated by many people
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
aftershock	n: a tremor or series of tremors that follows a larger earthquake
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
eyepiece	n: a lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument such as a microscope or telescope
pungent	adj: having a strong, sharp odor or taste
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
cinnamon	n: a sweet-spicy aromatic bark of an Asian tree, used as a spice or condiment
turpentine	n: a colorless or yellowish volatile liquid obtained from the resin of pine trees and used as a solvent and thinner
roast	v: to cook food by surrounding it with hot, dry air, especially in an oven
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
viper	n: venomous snake
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
miasma	n: a heavy, oppressive atmosphere; a feeling of great unhappiness, unease, or negativity
emanate	v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
pomander	n: a perforated ball filled with fragrant spices used to perfume clothing or rooms
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
hazmat	n: abbreviation of Hazardous Material, referring to substances that pose a risk to human health and the environment
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
pore	n: a tiny hole in the skin of people or other animals that sweat can pass through; (verb) to read carefully or study attentively
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
flea	n: a small, agile, wingless, and parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
getup	n: a person’s clothing, appearance, or style
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
macabre	adj: gruesome, grisly; relating to death
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
fender	n: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
concoction	n: the mixture, often a complicated one; a preparation made by combining various ingredients
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
mainstay	n: a thing that is relied upon to support or uphold something else
bloodletting	n: the act of intentionally cutting a person’s skin or vein to remove blood once thought to cure various illnesses; indiscriminate slaughter
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
lymph	n: a colorless fluid containing white blood cells that carry waste matter away from body tissue and help to prevent infections from spreading
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
mend	v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
cauterize	v: to burn or sear tissue, especially for medical purposes, to stop bleeding, or remove abnormal tissue
lance	n: a long, thin pole with a pointed metal end that was used by people fighting on horses in the past
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
bacterium	n: a very small, single-celled microorganism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint