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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
flier	n: (also “flyer”) a person who travels by air or an airplane passenger; a leaflet or pamphlet designed to be handed out or posted to provide information or advertise something
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
pixie	n: a mythical creature, often depicted as a small, mischievous, and playful fairy-like being with pointed ears, sometimes associated with forests or nature
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
qualitative	adj: relating to or involving qualities, such as properties, characteristics, or features, rather than quantities or numbers, often used to describe research or analysis that focuses on subjective or non-measurable factors
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
doctoral	adj: of or relating to doctorate (= the highest degree from a university) or the achievement of a doctorate
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
bachelor	n: an unmarried man; a person who holds an undergraduate degree from a college or university
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
neurobiology	n: a field of biology that studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves encompassing a wide range of research topics, including the molecular and cellular processes involved in neural signaling, the organization of neural circuits, and the neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
excruciating	adj: extremely painful, intense, or distressing; causing great physical or emotional suffering
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
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
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
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
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
underpin	v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
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
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
outsmart	v: to defeat or best someone through cleverness, cunning, or intelligence, to prevail over someone by being smarter or more strategic
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
sharpie	n: a type of hard-chined sailboat with a flat bottom, extremely shallow draft, centerboards, and straight, flaring sides; a brand name for a type of permanent marker pen with a pointed tip, typically known for its ability to create bold and long-lasting markings on various surfaces
wholehearted	adj: sincere, genuine, and enthusiastic; with complete devotion or commitment
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
pollack	n: (also “pollock”) a variety of freshwater fish related to the cod, or a member of a North Atlantic family of marine fish, typically greenish-gray in color
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
writ	n: a written legal order or command
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
mammography	n: the process of using X-rays to examine the breast for the early detection of breast cancer
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
allegiance	n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
tenderness	n: a state or quality of being gentle, caring, or affectionate; sensitivity or responsiveness to the needs or emotions of others; a feeling of softness or soreness in a particular part of the body
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
slug	n: a common name for any terrestrial gastropod mollusk that appears to lack a shell with soft and black or brown color; a bullet, a shot of alcoholic drink
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
cohort	n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally
selective	adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
certainty	n: the state of being certain
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
bailout	n: the provision of financial help to a corporation or country which is on the brink of bankruptcy
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
recall	v: to remember something
rodeo	n: a public exhibition of cowboy skills, particularly in North America, featuring events such as calf-roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
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
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild