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Word	Meaning	Advanced
menstruate	v: to have or experience the process in a woman’s menstrual cycle during which blood and other materials are discharged from the uterus
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
broach	v: to introduce a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion; to bring up a topic for consideration or debate; to open or tap a cask, barrel, or container, especially one that contains alcohol or a beverage
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
washroom	n: a room or public facility equipped for washing one’s hands and face, often including a toilet or a shower
discreet	adj: characterized by the ability to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality; showing prudence, tact, or reserve in behavior or speech; not likely to draw attention or cause offense
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
cramp	n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
pickle	n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation
tiring	adj: causing fatigue, exhaustion, or boredom
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
iceberg	n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
sanitary	adj: clean and hygienic; of or relating to the promotion of health through cleanliness
napkin	n: a small piece of cloth or paper used for wiping one’s mouth and hands while eating; a decorative cloth placed on a table for formal occasions
gynecology	n: the medical study and treatment of the physiology and diseases of the female reproductive system
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
menarche	n: the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman’s life, usually occurring during puberty
menstrual	adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month
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
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
intersex	adj: having a biological condition in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit typical male or female definitions, often resulting in physical or hormonal differences
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
deep-rooted	adj: firmly established or ingrained at a fundamental or fundamental level; deeply ingrained or deeply seated
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
facet	n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
standpoint	n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter
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
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
bracelet	n: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, often as an ornament or decoration
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
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
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
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
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
bookmark	n: a physical or digital placeholder used to mark a specific page or location in a book, document, or website; a reference point for quick access or later use
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
hopscotch	n: a children’s game in which players toss a small object into numbered squares drawn on the ground and then hop, one foot per square, to retrieve it
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
sanitize	v: to clean or disinfect something to make it safe or hygienic; to remove potentially harmful or sensitive information from a document or communication
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
sachet	n: a small bag or packet containing a pleasant-smelling substance used to scent clothes or a room; a packet or small bag containing a powdered or granular substance
ginger	n: a plant (Zingiber officinale) that is widely cultivated for its aromatic underground stem (rhizome), which is used as a spice, especially in Asian cooking
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
sensitize	v: to make someone or something more responsive to a particular stimulus or condition; to increase awareness or understanding of an issue, problem, or situation
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
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
crimson	n: a deep, vibrant red color; a dye or pigment that produces this color; (adjective) having a deep, vibrant red color
crusade	n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
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
dispense	v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
underprivileged	adj: lacking resources, opportunities, or advantages that are necessary for success
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
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
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
silent	adj: without any or little sound
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
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
onward	adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing
digestion	n: the process of breaking down food in the body into smaller, more usable components, typically involving enzymes and other bodily processes; the process of assimilating, understanding, or absorbing information or ideas
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
respiration	n: the process of inhaling and exhaling air to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment; the total of the physiological processes by which living organisms metabolize oxygen and release carbon dioxide
off-limits	adj: not allowed to be entered or used
improve	v: to make or become better
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
absenteeism	n: the practice of regularly being absent from work or school, often without a valid reason or justification
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
thunder	n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
scent	n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity