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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cram	v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space
walk-up	n: a type of apartment or building with residential units accessible only by stairs and lacking an elevator or lift
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
rambunctious	adj: marked by uncontrollable exuberance or high spirits; boisterous and unruly; difficult to control or restrain
hitch	v: to move something into a different position jerkily; to travel by getting free rides from motorists; to hook or entangle
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
bumper	n: a device, typically made of rubber or metal, that projects from the front or rear of a vehicle and absorbs impact in the event of a collision; a metal bar on a vehicle used to push objects out of the way
squeal	v: to make a high-pitched, shrill sound, usually as a result of pain, excitement, or surprise; to reveal something secret or incriminating to an authority figure
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
intersperse	v: to scatter or distribute among or between other things; to insert or place something at intervals
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
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
abrupt	adj: sudden and unexpected
rider	n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
lurch	v: to make a sudden, abrupt movement; to stagger or sway unsteadily; to experience a sudden change or reversal; (noun) a sudden, unsteady, or awkward movement or motion, often to one side or another
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
underserved	adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
immigrate	v: to come to live permanently in a foreign country
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
primarily	adv: mainly
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
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
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
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
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
clerical	adj: relating to the clergy (= the official leaders of the religious activities) or the work of a clerk; of or relating to the clergy
refill	v: to replenish a container with a substance that it previously held; to top up a supply or amount of something
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
obstruct	v: to block or interfere with the passage, movement, or action of something or someone
pulmonary	adj: relating to the lungs or the respiratory system
adherent	n: a person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas; the act or state of coming or being in close contact with something
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
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
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
dehydration	n: a condition in which the body lacks sufficient water and fluids, leading to thirst and other symptoms
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
arrest	v: to take into custody
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
nonstop	adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination
allergy	n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
dengue	n: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, severe joint and muscle pain, and a rash
impending	adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
undeniable	adj: not possible to deny; true or certain
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
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
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
mnemonic	adj: aiding or designed to aid memory; relating to the use of memory techniques
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
heatwave	n: a prolonged period of hot and dry weather, often accompanied by high humidity and extreme temperatures; a sensation of intense heat, often caused by exposure to hot or humid conditions
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
foodborne	adj: relating to or caused by contaminated food or drink, often leading to illness or disease; pertaining to a pathogen or toxic substance that has been introduced into food or drink and has the potential to harm the consumer
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
oracle	n: a person or agency regarded as a source of wisdom, knowledge, or prophecy; an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, that is considered to have prophetic or wise significance
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
hand-in-hand	adv: working together cooperatively; in close association; simultaneously, or in a synchronized manner
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
lawmaker	n: a politician or legislator who is responsible for making and changing laws
medically	adv: in a way that relates to the practice of medicine and the treatment of illness and injury
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
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
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star