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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
breakup	n: the end of a relationship between persons or nations; the separation of something into several pieces or sections
recall	v: to remember something
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
undertone	n: a low or muted tone or sound, often suggesting an underlying emotion, message, or meaning that is not explicitly stated; a subtle or subdued quality or aspect
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
nauseate	v: to cause feelings of nausea or sickness; to feel sick or queasy; to cause repugnance or disgust
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
jump-start	v: to start or revitalize something stagnant or slow-moving, often by introducing new ideas or energy; to kick-start a car or other vehicle by connecting it to another vehicle’s battery
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
spotless	adj: perfectly clean and free of any blemish, defect, or dirt; impeccably neat and tidy
inception	n: the beginning or start of something; the point in time when something comes into existence
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
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
haystack	n: a large mound of hay, usually stacked in a conical or cylindrical shape, used for animal feed or bedding
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
react	v: to take action in response to something
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
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)
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
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
crystallize	v: to form crystals from a liquid or solution; to become clear or definite in form or structure; to solidify
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
cross-section	n: a two-dimensional representation of a slice or portion of a three-dimensional object or structure, showing the internal arrangement and relationship of its parts; a sample or subset of a larger population or entity that allows insight into its characteristics or behavior
pharmacology	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on the body, including their properties, uses, and interactions with other substances
inactivate	v: to make something idle or inoperative; to release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
inactive	adj: not doing any or much physical activity; lying idle or unused
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
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
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
optogenetics	n: a branch of biotechnology that involves the use of light to control the activity of genetically modified cells or neurons in living tissue, often used in neuroscience research
rhodopsin	n: a light-sensitive protein found in the retina of the eye, responsible for vision in low-light conditions
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
undetected	adj: not perceived or discovered
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
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
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
incapacitate	v: to disable or render someone or something unable to function or operate normally, either temporarily or permanently, often as a result of injury, illness, or damage
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
headlight	n: a bright forward-facing light on a vehicle, typically used at night to illuminate the road ahead
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
ocular	adj: relating to the eyes or vision; visual; pertaining to or connected with the sense of sight
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
sniff	v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
silent	adj: without any or little sound
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
freeman	n: a person who is not a serf or enslaved person and has the right to hold property and vote
evocative	adj: tending to evoke or bring something to mind
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
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
ramification	n: the act or process of branching out or dividing into branches
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
remix	v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
pleasurable	adj: giving satisfaction or pleasure; enjoyable
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options