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Word	Meaning	Advanced
traitor	n: a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle, to which they had previously been loyal; a person who commits treason against their country or sovereign
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
flowery	adj: ornate, excessively decorative or embellished, having an overabundance of decorative features or unnecessary details; characterized by the excessive use of highly descriptive or poetic language
humerus	n: the bone of the upper arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow, in humans and other vertebrates
groan	v: to make a low, moaning sound, often indicating pain, discomfort, or dissatisfaction
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
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
oath	n: a solemn promise or affirmation, often made in a formal public setting, to do something or adhere to certain principles or beliefs; a formal declaration of one’s commitment to a particular course of action, organization, or duty
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
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
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
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
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
chemotherapy	n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation
oncology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
chemo	n: short for chemotherapy, a treatment for cancer that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells
regimen	n: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
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
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
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
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
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
gurney	n: a wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients, particularly in hospitals and emergency settings
flimsy	adj: very thin and easily broken or damaged; poorly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used
gown	n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
prod	v: to poke or jab with a pointed object, often to urge or encourage movement or action; to provoke or stimulate someone to take action or respond in a particular way
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
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
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
unbiased	adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
participate	v: to take part in something
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
affiliation	n: the act of joining or associating with a particular group or organization; a connection or relationship with a particular group or organization
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
gastroenterology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the structure, function, diagnosis, and treatment of the digestive system and its diseases
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
orthopedic	adj: relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
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
cardiologist	n: a medical doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of the heart and the circulatory system
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
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
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
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
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
intubate	v: to insert a tube into a person’s body, usually into the trachea (windpipe), such as for administering anesthesia or facilitating breathing
improve	v: to make or become better
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
malpractice	n: improper or negligent conduct by a professional, particularly a doctor, lawyer, or accountant, that results in harm to a client or patient
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
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
cessation	n: the act of stopping or coming to an end; a temporary or permanent discontinuance of an activity or state
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
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
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
pedestal	n: a base or support on which something, typically a statue, column, etc., is placed
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something