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Word	Meaning	Advanced
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
commandment	n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority
near-death	adj: relating to a state in which a person is close to dying or has had a close brush with death
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
heckler	n: a person who interrupts or jeers at a public speaker, performer, or event, typically to be disruptive or critical; someone who engages in the act of harassing
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
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
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
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
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
chromosome	n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like
muse	n: a source of inspiration, particularly for creative endeavors such as writing or art; a mythical spirit thought to inspire poets and artists
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
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
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
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
psychotic	adj: relating to or characterized by a loss of touch with reality; exhibiting or suffering from a severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thinking
temporal	adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity
lobe	n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
spurt	v: to suddenly burst forth or flow out powerfully or suddenly; to make a sudden effort or increase in activity or energy
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
writ	n: a written legal order or command
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
artful	adj: skillful and cunning, often deceitfully or cleverly; displaying artistic or creative skill
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
lasting	adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
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
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
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
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
inability	n: the state of being unable to do something or achieve a particular task or goal; a lack of physical or mental capacity or skill
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
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
practically	adv: almost or nearly
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
constantly	adv: all the time
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
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.
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
ration	n: a fixed portion or allowance of something, often referring to food, supplies, or resources, that is distributed or allocated to individuals or groups, especially during times of scarcity or in organized systems
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
encapsulate	v: to enclose or envelop something within a capsule or a membrane; to express or summarize the essence or core of something in a condensed form
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
justify	v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
flotsam	n: wreckage, debris, or other items that float on the surface of the water and are left behind by a shipwreck or accident
jetsam	n: items or debris deliberately thrown overboard from a ship or aircraft, typically as a means of jettisoning or discarding unwanted material
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
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
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
overdose	n: excessive and dangerous ingestion or application of a drug
opioid	n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted
uncanny	adj: strange or mysterious, often in a way that is unsettling
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
ominous	adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
cairn	n: a mound of stones or rocks deliberately piled up, typically used as a marker, monument, or guidepost, which can also serve as a memorial or symbol, often found in mountainous or remote areas
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
quilt	n: a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically forming a decorative pattern
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
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
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
superstition	n: a belief or practice that is not based on science or reason and that is often connected with a religion
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
instantly	adv: immediately
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
synchronous	adj: occurring or operating at the same time or pace; happening simultaneously; coordinated or synchronized
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;