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Word	Meaning	Advanced
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
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
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
incense	n: a substance that is burned to produce a pleasant scent, often used in religious or spiritual ceremonies; figuratively, something that is pleasing or satisfying to the senses, feelings, or emotions
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
syringe	n: a device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids from the body, consisting of a tube and a plunger that creates a vacuum or expels the fluid
oxytocin	n: a hormone secreted by the pituitary which stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor (= the process of pushing out a baby) and the ejection of milk
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
toleration	n: the act of allowing or permitting something, even if it is disliked or opposed; the willingness to tolerate or accept different opinions, beliefs, or practices
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
breastfeeding	n: the act of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mother’s breasts
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
neurosurgery	n: medical operations conducted on the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and individual nerves
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
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
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
tempt	v: to make someone want to do or have something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
jab	v: to poke or prod someone or something quickly and forcefully with a pointed object or part of the body; to make a sudden or quick thrusting movement; (noun) the act of administering a vaccination or injection with a needle
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
vampire	n: a mythical creature, usually depicted as undead and needing to drink the blood of the living to survive; someone who preys on or exploits others, especially for their gain
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
flummox	v: to perplex, confuse, or bewilder someone; to leave somebody completely unable to respond or react because they are shocked or surprised
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
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
indirect	adj: happening in addition to the main or intended aim, cause or result, often in a way that is not obvious; not following the shortest or straight way
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
nasal	adj: relating to the nose or the sense of smell; characterized by or involving the nasal passage
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
placebo	n: harmless substance, especially given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
infusion	n: a liquid, especially one containing medicine that is introduced into the body through a vein, muscle, or joint; the act of adding such liquid
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
unilateral	adj: involving or done by only one side or party; decided or performed by one person, group, or country without the agreement or input of others; one-sided or biased
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
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
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
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
pharmacology	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on the body, including their properties, uses, and interactions with other substances
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
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
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
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
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
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
cashier	n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
galena	n: a mineral that is the primary source of lead, often found in metallic form and used in a variety of applications, including batteries and protective coatings
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
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
pigeon	n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
con-artist	n: an individual who deceives and manipulates others, often through deceit or trickery, to gain personal benefits or financial advantage
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
psychopath	n: a person with an extreme personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and ethical values; often associated with manipulative and deceitful behavior, impulsivity, and risk-taking tendencies
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
improper	adj: not following established conventions or norms for appropriate behavior, manners, or conduct; inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular situation or context
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
testosterone	n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
yin	n: in Chinese philosophy, the feminine or passive principle characterized as darkness and the moon and associated with softness, wetness, and cold
yang	n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
mansion	n: a very large and imposing house
centrifuge	n: a machine that uses centrifugal force (= a type of inertial force that appears to act on an object moving in a circular path and is directed away from the center) to separate substances of different densities, especially to separate liquids from solids
bride	n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
groom	v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat; (noun, also “bridegroom”) a man who is about to be married or has recently been married
immediately	adv: now or without delay
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
wed	v: to marry someone
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
participate	v: to take part in something
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
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
subsistence	n: the state or condition of being able to maintain or support oneself at a basic level, typically through food, shelter, and other vital necessities; the minimum resources required for survival
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
penchant	n: a strong and habitual liking or preference for something or someone
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
shove	v: to push someone or something in a rough way