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Word	Meaning	Advanced
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
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
dehydrated	adj: to remove the water or moisture from something by a natural or artificial process
emanate	v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
grueling	adj: extremely tiring or demanding great effort, especially with long duration or intensity
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
participate	v: to take part in something
sideline	n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
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
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
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
crutch	n: a device used to provide support or stability to a person with limited mobility or strength, such as a cane, walker, or pair of crutches; anything that is relied upon excessively or used as a way of avoiding difficulty or responsibility
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
handcycle	n: a bicycle-like vehicle that is powered by hand-cranking instead of pedaling, often used by people with lower-body disabilities
triathlon	n: an athletic competition consisting of three different sports activities, usually swimming, cycling, and long-distance running, typically completed in immediate succession as a race
fowl	n: birds that are kept for their meat or eggs, particularly domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
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
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
lava	n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
scenic	adj: relating to or providing views of natural beauty, such as mountains, forests, or oceans; having pleasing or picturesque natural features
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
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
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
cutoff	n: a point or level beyond which something will not be tolerated or allowed; the act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
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
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
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
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
orphanage	n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead)
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
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
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
pier	n: a structure built on posts extending from land out into a body of water used as a landing place for boats or as a recreational area
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
shoreline	n: a line that separates land and sea
stun	v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
enormity	n: the quality of being extremely evil or wicked; the vastness of size or extent
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
jeopardy	n: the state of being in danger or at risk of harm or loss
sizable	adj: large in size or amount
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
crank	n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
loudspeaker	n: an electronic device that amplifies sound, typically used to address a large audience or to play music or other audio content in public areas
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
gripping	adj: engaging or compelling; capable of holding one’s attention or interest tightly; evocative of strong emotions or reactions
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
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
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
disable	v: to cause someone or something to become unable to function properly or as intended; to incapacitate or immobilize
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
afflict	v: to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
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.)
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
immunization	n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
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
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
scoot	v: to move or glide along quickly and smoothly on a surface, especially on a scooter or similar device
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm