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Word	Meaning	Advanced
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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
transcribe	v: to copy or reproduce something in written or printed form; to translate spoken language into written text
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
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
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
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
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
underserved	adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
shingle	n: a thin piece of wood, slate, or other material used as a roof covering or siding
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
immunization	n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
hospitalize	v: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
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
hyperactive	adj: excessively or abnormally active, restless, or easily excitable, particularly about children or animals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
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
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
diarrhea	n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
adverse	adj: unfavorable or harmful
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
ace	n: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
obstruct	v: to block or interfere with the passage, movement, or action of something or someone
pulmonary	adj: relating to the lungs or the respiratory system
hepatitis	n: a medical condition in which the liver becomes inflamed, often as a result of infection by a virus
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
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
ischemic	adj: relating to or caused by an inadequate supply of blood to an organ or tissue, leading to reduced oxygen and nutrient levels
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
accumbens	n: (nucleus accumbens) an area of the brain located in the basal forebrain that has a significant role in the cognitive processing of motivation, aversion, reward
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
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
neurology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
immediately	adv: now or without delay
hypothalamus	n: a basal part of the brain that autonomically controls body temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones
pituitary	n: a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that influences the growth and sexual development of the body by producing hormones
adrenal	adj: relating to two glands situated above the kidneys, called the adrenal gland
gland	n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
adrenaline	n: (also “epinephrine”) a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
cortisol	n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
pupil	n: the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye; a student in school or university
dilate	v: to make something wider, larger, or more open
airway	n: the air passage from the nose and throat to the lungs; a designated route followed by airplanes flying from one airport to another
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
lifesaving	n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning
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
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
multidisciplinary	adj: integrating or involving various academic fields or different skills in a topic or problem-solving approach
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
coordination	n: the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together effectively; the ability to control different parts of the body effectively
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
disciplinary	adj: of or relating to the punishment of people who break the rules; of or relating to a specific field of academic study
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
unaddressed	adj: not dealt with, resolved, or attended to; lacking attention or consideration
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
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
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
tobacco	n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
marginalize	v: to treat a person or group as insignificant or unimportant; to push to the edge or margin of society or a group; to exclude from power or influence
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
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
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
anomalous	adj: deviating from what is standard or expected; unexpected or unusual in a way that is difficult to explain
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous