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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
lifer	n: a prisoner who is serving a life sentence or someone who has spent a significant portion of their life in a particular situation or occupation
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
unspeakable	adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
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
callous	adj: insensitive and cruel to the suffering of others; having an emotionally hardened or unfeeling attitude; hardened or thickened, especially referring to skin or other tissue that has been subjected to repeated friction or irritation
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
psychotherapy	n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
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
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
warden	n: a person responsible for the supervision and management of a particular place, such as a prison, a national park, or a university campus
indifferent	adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral
buzzer	n: a device that produces a rapid, high-pitched sound or noise, often used to signal something or draw attention to something
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
categorize	v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
instantly	adv: immediately
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
shackle	n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
pierce	v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
almond	n: a type of nut that comes from the almond tree widely cultivated for its edible seeds, which is enclosed in a hard, ridged outer casing called a shell, that can be eaten raw or roasted and is often used in baking and as an ingredient in various dishes
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
deficient	adj: lacking something needed or normal
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
virtually	adv: almost completely
differentiate	v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
inanimate	adj: not having life or spirit; not animate
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
lick	v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat
flick	v: to make a sudden sharp movement or hit something quickly with a sharp movement
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
prerequisite	adj: required as a necessary condition or qualification for something else; essential or fundamental to the success or achievement of something
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
irrespective	adv: without taking something into account; regardless of
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
inborn	adj: existing naturally from birth; innate or inherent; often used to refer to traits or characteristics that are genetically determined
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
renege	v: to go back on a promise, commitment, or agreement; to fail to fulfill or fulfill an obligation or undertaking properly
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
module	n: a self-contained unit or component of a larger system or structure; a standardized unit of computer hardware or software designed to perform a specific function
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
superhero	n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
endow	v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
neurogenesis	n: the formation of new neurons in the brain (= a nerve cell that is specialized to carry information within or between the brain and other parts of the body)
olfactory	adj: relating to the sense of smell; connected with the perception of odors or scents
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
wool	n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items
stimulation	n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
sociable	adj: being friendly, outgoing, and inclined to engage in social activities or interactions; enjoying the company of others
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
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
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
dissimilar	adj: not alike or having little in common
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
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
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
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
corticosteroid	n: a synthetic steroid hormone that is commonly used to reduce inflammation and treat a variety of medical conditions, including asthma, allergies, and arthritis
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
interplay	n: the way in which two or more things interact or influence each other
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
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
participate	v: to take part in something
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
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
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
modulate	v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
reoffend	v: to commit another crime or violation of the law after having been punished or rehabilitated for a previous offense
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions