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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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stout | adj: having a strong and sturdy build or physique; thick or robust in nature; brave and determined | |
owl | n: a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, and typically a loud hooting call | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
correspondent | n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
scribble | v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
soybean | n: a legume crop widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds, often ground into meal or pressed into oil for food products, with other uses including animal feed, fuel, and industrial applications | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
ph | n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
swine | n: a domestic pig, especially one bred for its meat | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
dairy | n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
jazz | n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression | |
noir | adj: a type of film or literature that emphasizes crime, darkness, and moral ambiguity, often using shadowy, low-light cinematography or atmospheric prose; meaning “black” or “dark” in French | |
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 | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
setback | n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress | |
pathology | n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders | |
kidney | n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | |
exceedingly | adv: to an extreme degree | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
reappear | v: to show up again or return after not being heard of or seen for a period of time | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
dodge | v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep | |
midnight | n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
ward | n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
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 | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
exhilarating | adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill | |
hesitation | n: the act of pausing or being slow before saying or doing something, especially because you feel uncertain or nervous | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
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 | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
irrational | adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers | |
clear-cut | adj: defined or delimited sharply and distinctly; easily seen or understood; without ambiguity or confusion | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
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 | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
oncology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies | |
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 | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
immortal | adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
invincible | adj: incapable of being conquered, defeated, or overcome; unassailable | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
hopeless | adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
valiant | adj: brave and courageous; marked by great courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
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.; | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
foe | n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another | |
witty | adj: cleverly amusing or entertaining, especially in a spontaneous or impromptu way | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
lovable | adj: deserving or inspiring love and affection | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
hospice | n: a specialized care facility or service for terminally ill patients intended to provide comfort and support in the final stages of life; any program, organization, or approach focused on end-of-life care and support | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
unprepared | adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready | |
noble | adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
alike | adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
elude | v: to escape or avoid capture or detection, often by being clever or cunning | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
deserted | adj: empty or abandoned; lacking inhabitants or visitors; left alone or left behind | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
entreaty | n: a humble or earnest request or plea, often made with great sincerity or urgency; an appeal for help or sympathy, usually for a desired outcome | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
cower | v: to crouch or curl up in fear or apprehension; to shrink or recoil from something threatening, usually physically or mentally | |
exquisite | adj: extremely beautiful and delicate | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
farewell | n: the act of departing politely; an expression of a wish or well-being at parting | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
slim | adj: having a slender or thin build, often by design or effort; of small size, amount, or margin; reduced or limited | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage |