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Word	Meaning	Advanced
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
quinine	n: a bitter-tasting alkaloid compound found in the bark of certain cinchona trees, used in medicine to treat malaria
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
miasma	n: a heavy, oppressive atmosphere; a feeling of great unhappiness, unease, or negativity
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
terrace	n: commonly paved outdoor space next to a house; a row of homes that were all constructed in the same design and shared dividing walls
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
waft	v: to be carried along, as if by a current of air or water; to float or drift gently; (noun) a gentle movement or flow of air, usually carrying a scent, sound, or sensation with it
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
espouse	v: to adopt or support a particular belief, theory, or cause; to take up or support; to marry
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
nonviolence	n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
swat	v: to strike or hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow, usually with the hand or a flat object; (noun, an acronym that stands for “Special Weapons And Tactics”) specialized groups within police departments that are trained to handle high-risk operations that regular officers are not equipped to deal with
fearsome	adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
wily	adj: characterized by slyness, deviousness, or cunning; using trickery or stratagems to achieve one’s goals
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
cold-blooded	adj: of or relating to animals that cannot control their body temperature internally, typically reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and rely on external sources of heat to maintain their body temperature; figuratively, unemotional, callous, or lacking in empathy
warm-blooded	adj: of or relating to animals that regulate their body temperature internally, typically mammals and birds, and maintain a relatively constant temperature regardless of external conditions; figuratively, passionate, enthusiastic, or emotionally expressive
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
shape-shifter	n: a mythical or fictional being that can change its form or appearance, particularly about animals or supernatural creatures
caterpillar	n: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
undetected	adj: not perceived or discovered
unbeknownst	adv: without the knowledge or awareness of someone; without someone’s knowledge or participation
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
watery	adj: full of or containing water; wet
grizzly	n: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
crocodile	n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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
extricate	v: to free or release someone or something from something that is trapping, entangling, or confining them; to disentangle or disengage from a difficult or complicated situation
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
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
rudimentary	adj: relating to basic facts or principles; fundamental
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
predispose	v: to make someone susceptible
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
quantify	v: to express or measure something in numerical terms
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
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.)
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
refrigeration	n: the process of cooling or freezing something, especially food, to preserve it
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
wart	n: a small, hard, benign growth on the skin caused by a viral infection and typically found on the hands or feet; a defect or drawback in something or someone
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
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
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
temperate	adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
precaution	n: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or injury; foresightfulness
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
repellent	adj: serving to drive away or repel something; unpleasant or offensive and causing a strong sense of aversion or disgust
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
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
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
concerted	adj: involving the joint activity of more than one person, government, country, etc.
brainchild	n: an idea, project, or creation that originates in the mind of a person or a group, often attributed to their creativity or imagination
patronizing	adj: displaying an air of condescension or superiority towards others, often in a way that comes across as insincere or manipulative; demonstrating a condescending or dismissive attitude
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
resurge	v: to experience a new period of growth or activity after a time of dormancy or decline; to rise again or come back into existence
corral	n: a pen or enclosure for livestock, especially cattle or horses; an area surrounded by a fence
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
primarily	adv: mainly
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
centerpiece	n: the most important or attractive part of something; something placed at the center of something, as on a table
insecticide	n: a substance used to kill insects
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
furnish	v: to provide a room or building with furniture and fittings; to provide something useful or necessary
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
calculus	n: a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and limits; the accumulation of hard mineral deposits that can form in organs or ducts in the body, such as kidney stones or gallstones
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
overestimate	v: to estimate something to be greater in amount or importance than it really is
recipient	n: a person who receives something
vase	n: a container, typically ornamental, for holding flowers or other decorative objects
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
backfire	v: to have an opposite and undesirable effect to what was intended; to make a sudden noise like an explosion
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
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
drainage	n: the process of draining or the condition of being drained; the natural or artificial removal of water from an area or a system, usually due to rainfall or melting snow
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside