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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
underutilized	adj: not used as much as is possible or necessary
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
compliance	n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
dentistry	n: the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and associated structures, including teeth, gums, and jaws; the profession or practice of a dentist
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
backwater	n: a stagnant or isolated area, typically referring to a place that is behind in terms of progress, development, or modernization; a remote or secluded region that is not easily accessible or influenced by mainstream society
floss	n: a thin thread or cord used to clean the spaces between the teeth
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
denture	n: a removable set of artificial teeth made from materials such as acrylic resin or porcelain used to replace missing teeth and restore oral function and appearance
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
pus	n: a thick, yellowish-white fluid that is produced in infected tissue as a result of inflammation or infection, consisting of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris
ooze	v: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
cob	n: a type of bread made from cornmeal, traditionally associated with Native American cuisine; the central hub or axis of a wheel or turbine; a small, delicately built horse, typically used for riding or light work
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
mushy	adj: soft and pulpy in texture or consistency, often describing food; emotionally sentimental or overly romantic in a way that can be seen as insincere or sickly sweet
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
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
upshot	n: the outcome or consequence of something, especially a complex or lengthy process or event; the result or conclusion that is reached
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
fallow	adj: describing land that is unplanted or uncultivated; describing a period of rest or inactivity, particularly about land being left to rest
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
spool	n: a cylindrical device with a flange at one or both ends, containing a hollow center and used to wind or store wire, thread, tape, film, or other flexible materials
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
inundate	v: to flood or overwhelm with an excessive amount of something
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
well-established	adj: firmly established and widely recognized; having a long history of success or acceptance in a particular field or industry
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
pedal	n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
nifty	adj: attractive and stylish; clever and ingenious; neat and handy
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
spoofing	n: an act of deceiving or tricking someone by pretending to be someone or something else; (of technology and cybersecurity) the practice of masquerading as another entity or person, often to gain unauthorized access or deceive others
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
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
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
crunch	n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
cereal	n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
latent	adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
glucose	n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things
likewise	adv: in the same way
lipid	n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells
cholesterol	n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
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
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
omission	n: the act of leaving out, neglecting, or failing to include or mention something or someone; a failure to do something that is expected or required
conjunction	n: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
calculator	n: a small electronic device for making arithmetic calculations
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
prostate	n: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental