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Word	Meaning	Advanced
measles	n: a highly infectious viral disease that causes fever, red spots on the skin, and other flu-like symptoms, typically affects children
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
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.
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
allegedly	adv: according to what has been stated or reported; supposedly
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
debunk	v: to expose or dismiss as false, exaggerated, or worthless
retract	v: to take back, withdraw, or revoke something that has been said or done; to disavow or repudiate a statement or assertion that one has previously made
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
savvy	n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
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
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
fundraise	v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
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
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
allay	v: to lessen or reduce fears, doubts, or concerns; to soothe or alleviate pain, suffering, or emotion
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
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
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
epilepsy	n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
infantile	adj: relating to or characteristic of infants or infancy; behaving in an immature or childish manner; lacking maturity or sophistication
psychosis	n: a serious mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including hallucinations, delusions, and a lack of insight into one’s condition
affectionate	adj: showing fondness, love, or affection towards someone or something; expressing care and tenderness in gestures, words, or actions toward others
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
refrigerator	n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment
defrost	v: to remove frost or ice from a frozen surface by thawing; to thaw or warm up food or a frozen object until it is no longer frozen
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
regurgitate	v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original
pompous	adj: having or exhibiting excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; very grand and elaborate
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
astrophysics	n: the branch of physics concerned with the study of the properties and behavior of celestial objects and the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of the universe
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
genealogy	n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
scrupulous	adj: characterized by careful attention to detail, conscientiousness, and moral integrity; marked by a commitment to ethical behavior and fairness
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
polygenetic	adj: relating to or resulting from multiple or many genetic factors or influences
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
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
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
archetype	n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
absent-minded	adj: preoccupied or forgetful, often to the point of being unaware of one’s surroundings; forgetful or inattentive due to deep thought, distraction, or lack of focus
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
broad	adj: very wide; general
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
ingrown	adj: referring to a hair or nail that has grown into the skin surrounding it, causing irritation or infection
unforgettable	adj: impossible to forget
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
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
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
believable	adj: able to be accepted or easily believed; convincing or plausible
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
neurodiversity	n: the concept that neurological differences, such as autism or ADHD, are a natural and valuable part of human diversity rather than a disorder or deficiency to be fixed
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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
disable	v: to cause someone or something to become unable to function properly or as intended; to incapacitate or immobilize
accommodating	adj: helpful and willing to assist or make room for someone or something
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something