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Word	Meaning	Advanced
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
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
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
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
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
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
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
mismatch	v: to put together or match items that are not compatible or do not fit well together; to be different from or not correspond to something else
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
toothbrush	n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
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
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
arrest	v: to take into custody
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
thatch	n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
no-brainer	n: a decision or a problem that requires little or no thought because it is obvious what you should do
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
muck	n: dense, wet, and dirty matter or waste, often found in soil or on the ground; animal waste
pantheon	n: a temple dedicated to all the gods or goddesses of a particular religion or mythology; a group of something or someone that is remarkably respected, famous, or important
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
dongle	n: a small piece of hardware that is connected to a computer or device to enable additional or specific functionality, typically in the form of a USB or wireless adapter or connector
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
condom	n: a thin rubber or plastic sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) between partners
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
antibody	n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
viremia	n: the presence of a virus in the bloodstream; a condition in which a virus is circulating in the blood
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
turnover	n: the amount of business or economic activity that is generated within a specific period of time; the rate at which people leave or are replaced in a job or organization, often expressed as a percentage
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
polygamy	n: the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
prevalence	n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
unprotected	adj: not guarded, covered, or shielded; vulnerable; without protection or defense
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
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
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
darling	n: a term of endearment or affectionate term for someone you love or hold dear
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
reminder	n: something that serves to jog or refresh one’s memory; a prompt or message that helps to recall or remember something
retrovirus	n: a type of RNA virus that uses the enzyme reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA into DNA, which then inserts itself into the host cell’s genome, which can cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals, including HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
binge	n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
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
med	adj: (short for medical) relating to the field of medicine, which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders; (short for medication) a substance or drug that is used to treat a medical condition or alleviate symptoms
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
disfigure	v: to spoil or mar the appearance of something or someone by damaging or altering its shape, features, or proportions; to cause physical deformity or injury
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
worrisome	adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
conundrum	n: a confusing and difficult problem or question
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
transgress	v: to break the law or moral code; to go beyond or exceed the limits or boundaries of something
condone	v: to overlook, forgive, or show approval for an action or behavior that is wrong or disapproved of
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
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
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
rationale	n: the fundamental reason or underlying logic, principle, or justification behind a decision, action, or belief; the explanation or logical basis that supports or provides reasoning for something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
individually	adv: separately or apart from others