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Word	Meaning	Advanced
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
hallucinogen	n: a substance that produces hallucinations (i.e., perceptions of things that are not present or real), such as LSD, psilocybin, or mescaline
mongoose	n: a weasel-like carnivorous mammal that is native to Asia and Africa, often kept as a pit against cobras for entertainment
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
decriminalize	v: to eliminate or reduce the criminal penalties associated with an act or behavior; to make legal or permissible something that was previously outlawed or punishable by law
cannabis	n: a flowering plant that contains psychoactive compounds, often used for recreational or medicinal purposes, particularly in the form of marijuana or hashish
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
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
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
morphine	n: a powerful narcotic drug used to relieve pain and induce sleep
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
medically	adv: in a way that relates to the practice of medicine and the treatment of illness and injury
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
sadistic	adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
overdose	n: excessive and dangerous ingestion or application of a drug
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
vodka	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
gazillion	adj: extremely large or many, used to express that something is abundant or exists in such large quantities that it’s hyperbolically beyond coun
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
jeer	v: to mock or scornfully shout at someone; to express derision or contempt by words or gestures
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
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
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
mind-blowing	adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
mechanic	n: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
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)
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
criminology	n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others
increasingly	adv: more and more
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
unavailable	adj: not able to be used or accessed; not present, able to be found, or able to be contacted
parody	n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
typify	v: to be a typical example of; to represent or serve as an example of something
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
contingent	adj: possible but not certain to occur; (noun) a group of people or things that are present or available to do something if it is needed
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
sobriety	n: the state of being sober; the state of being serious, thoughtful, or solemn; the state of being moderate or restrained