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Word	Meaning	Advanced
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
overestimate	v: to estimate something to be greater in amount or importance than it really is
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
newlywed	n: a person who has recently married and is still in the early stages of their marriage
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
pessimistic	adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
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
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
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
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
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;
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
anticipation	n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
immediately	adv: now or without delay
optimum	adj: the best or most favorable; the ideal or most advantageous; the point at which something operates at peak performance or efficiency
jitter	n: a slight and rapid irregular movement or trembling; a sensation of nervousness or unease; a technical term relating to variations in the timing of signals in electronic systems
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
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
stroll	v: to walk somewhere in a slow, relaxed way and with no apparent aim
brunch	n: a meal that is typically eaten in the late morning or early afternoon, combining elements of breakfast and lunch, often including eggs, meat, pastries, and salads
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
subjective	adj: based on a personal perspective or feeling rather than an unbiased or objective view; influenced by personal opinions, interpretations, or feelings
objective	n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
misfortune	n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
participate	v: to take part in something
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
frontal	adj: relating to the front; situated at or directed towards the front; frontal can also refer to a meteorological term for a weather system that is moving from west to east
gyrus	n: a convolution of the surface of the brain
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
constantly	adv: all the time
tint	n: a shade or small amount of a color
spectacle	n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
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
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
deep-rooted	adj: firmly established or ingrained at a fundamental or fundamental level; deeply ingrained or deeply seated
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
pitfall	n: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty; a trap or snare
foolish	adj: lacking good sense or judgment; displaying a lack of wisdom or intelligence
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
olympiad	n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures