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Word	Meaning	Advanced
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
inexplicable	adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
recessive	adj: of or relating to the state of the economy declines; (of a gene) controlling a characteristic that is expressed only when a dominant allele is not present
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
hereditary	adj: passed down from one generation to another through inheritance
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
myopathy	n: a disease or disorder that affects the muscles, typically causing weakness, pain, or degeneration of muscle tissue
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
onset	n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
quadriplegia	n: paralysis of all four limbs and the torso, usually resulting from injury to the spinal cord in the neck region
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
dishearten	v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
preposterous	adj: absurd, ridiculous, or contrary to reason or common sense
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
overhear	v: to hear what other people are saying without intending to and their knowledge
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
severity	n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh
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
increasingly	adv: more and more
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
focal	adj: relating to an important or central point or area; sharp or precise in focus or detail
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
brace	n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
immediately	adv: now or without delay
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
horseback	n: the back of a horse; the act of riding on a horse
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
tow	v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
mustang	n: a small, hardy breed of horse found in the American West that typically has a stocky build, short mane, and a wild or untamed temperament
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
ounce	n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
saddle	n: a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal; (verb) to burden someone with responsibility or task
oversize	adj: larger than the normal or standard size
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
dismount	v: to get off or down from a horse, bicycle, or other transportation devices; to physically descend from a height or perch
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
helmet	n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
protruding	adj: sticking out or projecting from a surface; extending beyond a boundary or limit
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
swelling	n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
capsize	v: to overturn or tip over a boat or other watercraft; to turn upside down or on its side, often as a result of a sudden force or imbalance
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
slick	adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
accolade	n: an expression of praise, honor, or approval, often in the form of an award or ceremonial gesture; a sign of recognition or achievement
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
effortless	adj: requiring little or no effort; not difficult or strenuous; easy to accomplish
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
scenery	n: the natural features of a landscape or environment, viewed particularly in terms of their aesthetic appeal; the visual elements that constitute a play’s backdrop or setting
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
blase	adj: indifferent to or unimpressed by something that may be seen as exciting, interesting, or significant; jaded or worldly-wise
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something