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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
palliate | v: to make a disease, condition, or symptom appear less severe or intense than it actually is; to alleviate or ease symptoms without curing the underlying cause | |
physician | n: a medical doctor who practices medicine | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
pancreas | n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine | |
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 | |
nausea | n: a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by an urge to vomit; a sensation of loathing or disgust | |
vomit | v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
marijuana | n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
nod | v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
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 | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
revolve | v: to rotate around a central point | |
allude | v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
avid | adj: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, especially of an interest or activity | |
proponent | n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
robin | n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
rheumatoid | n: a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness; it can also cause damage to other parts of the body | |
arthritis | n: inflammation of one or more joints of the body, which include pain and stiffness | |
gnarl | n: a rough knotted swelling on a tree, knot in wood; a contorted or twisted shape or feature | |
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 | |
crooked | adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
wheelchair | n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk | |
frail | adj: weak, delicate, and easily broken or worn out; lacking physical, mental, or emotional strength | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
dispense | v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
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 | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
pharmacy | n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
lupus | n: an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and internal organs, and is characterized by inflammation and tissue damage | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
cirrhosis | n: a condition of chronic liver damage that leads to the formation of scar tissue causing loss of function and potentially liver failure; usually caused by excessive alcohol consumption or certain viral infections | |
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 | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
cognition | n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
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 | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
constipation | n: a condition in which bowel movements occur less frequently or with difficulty, often resulting in hard, dry stools and discomfort or pain during elimination | |
fatigue | n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress | |
impending | adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
healthcare | n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession | |
claw | n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects | |
semblance | n: the outward appearance or visible form of something, especially when it is different from the reality beneath; a vague or superficial similarity | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
seedy | adj: run-down, shabby, or in a state of disrepair; disreputable, sleazy, or sordid; lacking moral or ethical standards; describing a fruit that has many seeds | |
recommendation | n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
priceless | adj: extremely valuable or important | |
outset | n: the beginning of something | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
avail | v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
hive | n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
nuance | n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc. | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
vapor | n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air | |
tincture | n: a solution or extract that is concentrated or infused with a certain substance, particularly in liquid form; a pigment or colorant; a slight flavor or essence | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
reschedule | v: to change the time or date of an event, appointment, or other scheduled activity; to rearrange or adjust a timetable | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
recreational | adj: relating to or for leisure or pleasure; done for enjoyment rather than work or duty | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
administrator | n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises | |
mom-and-pop | adj: describing a small, family-owned and operated business or enterprise, typically characterized by personalized service and involvement of family members in day-to-day operations | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
emphasis | n: particular importance or significance that is given to something | |
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 | |
opioid | n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted | |
benzodiazepine | n: a psychoactive drug that acts as a central nervous system depressant, often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and seizures | |
overused | adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality | |
ineffective | adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
flexibility | n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
prognosis | n: the likely outcome or course of a disease or illness based on medical analysis and examination of the patient; a forecast or prediction of future events or developments | |
trajectory | n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met |