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Word	Meaning	Advanced
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
MRI	n: (abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging) a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body
participate	v: to take part in something
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
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
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
puberty	n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
proportionally	adv: in a way that corresponds in size, amount, or degree to change in something else
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
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
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
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
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
prune	n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth
elimination	n: the act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
fine-tune	v: to make tiny changes or improvements to make it work as well as possible
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
instantly	adv: immediately
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
medial	adj: referencing or situated in the middle of something; pertaining to or located near the axis of the body
midline	n: an imaginary line that divides something, such as a shape, object, or body, into two equal or symmetrical halves
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
meta	adj: pertaining to or involving a higher or more abstract level of analysis, interpretation, or self-reference, often used to describe aspects of gaming, social media, or other online communities that involve self-conscious or self-referential elements
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
occlude	v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access
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
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
instinctively	adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
improve	v: to make or become better
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
parody	n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
moodiness	n: a tendency to experience mood swings or to be easily affected by changes in mood
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
wench	n: (considered offensive and is generally not used in modern English) a young woman or girl, usually of low social status
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
limbic	adj: of or relating to the system of the brain that supports a variety of functions, including emotion, behavior, long-term memory, and olfaction
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
hypersensitive	adj: easily or overly affected emotionally, physically, or mentally by stimuli or situations that are not normally considered stressful or upsetting
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
secondary	adj: of a lower rank, status, or importance about something else; not primary or central; derived from or caused by another source
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
malleable	adj: able to be easily shaped, molded, or manipulated, particularly in a physical or metaphorical sense; capable of being adapted or changed according to different circumstances or situations
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
heighten	v: to increase or enhance the intensity, degree, or extent of something; to make something more pronounced or noticeable; to intensify or amplify
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect