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Word	Meaning	Advanced
alumni	n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
clot	n: a thick mass or lump of coagulated liquid, especially blood; a group of people or things that form an obstructive, unsympathetic, or resistant force
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
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
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
drumbeat	n: a regular, steady beat or rhythm, often used to accompany music or to mark the passage of time
unarmed	adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons
premature	adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
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
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
dropout	n: a person who leaves school, college, or a training program before completing it
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
adversely	adv: in a way that harms, hurts, or has a negative impact on something or someone
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
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
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
broad	adj: very wide; general
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
abdominal	adj: of or relating to the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
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
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
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
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
subconscious	adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
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
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
delve	v: to dig or excavate deeply; to investigate or research intensively; to rummage or explore in a thorough or careful manner
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
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
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
cheerful	adj: happy and positive; causing feelings of happiness or optimism; marked by or expressing joy or optimism
frequent	adj: happening constantly
co-occurrence	n: the simultaneous occurrence or presence of two or more things, often used in statistical or scientific contexts
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
overreact	v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
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
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
affirmative	adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
improve	v: to make or become better
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
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
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
predominantly	adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
chapel	n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
transcript	n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
crime-ridden	adj: characterized by a high incidence or prevalence of crime; plagued with criminal activities, or a high rate of criminal behavior
infest	v: to swarm or overrun with a large number of something undesirable, such as pests or parasites
oasis	n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
dissent	n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone