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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
oversimplify	v: to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and no longer holds true
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
antidepressant	n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
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
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
ginkgo	n: a type of large, deciduous tree native to China that is prized for its leaves, which are used in traditional medicine and supplements, also commonly grown as an ornamental tree
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
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
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
throe	n: a severe or intense spasm of pain, such as a pang of childbirth or the spasms of a dying person; a period of intense stress or difficulty
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
unmet	adj: describing a need, goal, or expectation that has not been satisfied or fulfilled
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
smug	adj: excessively pleased with oneself; self-righteously complacent
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
hive	n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
disband	v: to break up or cause to disperse, especially formally
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
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
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
scrubland	n: an area of land covered with scrub, a type of vegetation that is generally low-growing and composed of small, woody plants
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
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
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
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
gist	n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
hardy	adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
banal	adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
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
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
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
consumerism	n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
nourishing	adj: providing the necessary nutrients or sustenance to support health and growth
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
malfunction	v: to fail to operate or work properly; to break down or stop functioning as expected or intended; (noun) a failure or defect in the way a machine, system, or device is supposed to operate
glitch	n: a minor problem or malfunction, especially in a computer program, system, or machine
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression