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Word	Meaning	Advanced
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
overdose	n: excessive and dangerous ingestion or application of a drug
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
fentanyl	n: a potent synthetic opioid pain medication often used to treat severe or chronic pain, which is highly addictive and can be very dangerous or lethal in high doses
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
nestle	v: to settle comfortably or cozily into a place
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
intoxicate	v: (of alcohol or a drug) to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior
sway	v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
sterling	n: a British coin and unit of currency, equivalent to 100 pence; British money; something of excellent quality or genuine value
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
intoxication	n: the condition of being affected by alcohol or drugs in a way that impairs mental or physical abilities
withdrawal	n: the act of taking money out of an account; the act of ceasing to participate in an activity and moving or taking something away or back
react	v: to take action in response to something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
constantly	adv: all the time
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
hire	v: to give somebody a job
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
upstate	adj: relating to or located in the region that is located in the northern part of a state or country, particularly in the United States
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
clog	v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
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
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
commotion	n: a state of confused and noisy disturbance
thud	n: a dull, heavy sound made when a heavy object falls or strikes a surface, often with a low frequency and resonance
unresponsive	adj: not responding to some influence or stimulus
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
downstairs	adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
naloxone	n: a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids (= morphine or a drug that resembles morphine), commonly used to counter decreased breathing in opioid overdose
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
jolt	v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock
electrocution	n: death or serious injury caused by electric shock; the act of killing or injuring someone with electricity
paramedic	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting, often in ambulances or other emergency vehicles
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
disservice	n: an action that causes harm or damage; something that is detrimental or disadvantageous; the opposite of a favor
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
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
lifesaving	n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
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
nasal	adj: relating to the nose or the sense of smell; characterized by or involving the nasal passage
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
lifeline	n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help