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Word	Meaning	Advanced
appalling	adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
smug	adj: excessively pleased with oneself; self-righteously complacent
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
boisterous	adj: characterized by high energy, noise, or excitement; exuberant; rowdy
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
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
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
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
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
incompetent	adj: lacking the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to perform a task or job; not legally qualified or authorized to perform a particular task or job
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
wacky	adj: funny in a slightly odd, peculiar, irregular way
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
decidedly	adv: in a manner that is beyond doubt or question; in a way that is clear and unmistakable; in an emphatic or determined manner
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
appointment	n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
playful	adj: having a lighthearted, mischievous, or fun-loving nature; displaying a sense of enjoyment or amusement; characterized by a desire for entertainment or play
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
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
savvy	n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
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
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
react	v: to take action in response to something
berth	n: a place to sleep or rest, especially a place on a ship, train, or caravan; a designated space or spot for a person or vehicle to be stationed or parked
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
constantly	adv: all the time
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
sheer	adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
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
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
bonkers	adj: slang for completely crazy or insane
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
manhandle	v: to handle or move someone or something roughly or awkwardly, often using physical force or without care; to treat someone roughly or brutally
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
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
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
bombshell	n: a sudden and unexpected piece of news or information that is shocking, startling, or disruptive; a person who is very attractive or sexy
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
entirely	adv: completely
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
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
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
parental	adj: of or relating to parent or parents
competence	n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
tenacity	n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling
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
unconditional	adj: not subject to any conditions; absolute or complete; not limited by any qualifications or restrictions
ninja	n: a Japanese warrior or assassin trained in martial arts and stealth tactics, associated with the feudal era of Japan
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments