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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
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
amusia	n: a neurological condition characterized by the inability to perceive or produce music, often due to damage or dysfunction in the brain regions responsible for processing musical stimuli
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
baffle	v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
debatable	adj: open to discussion or argument; capable of being disputed or doubted
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
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
anesthesiologist	n: a medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia to help control pain and monitor the vital signs of patients during procedures and surgeries
gastroenterology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the structure, function, diagnosis, and treatment of the digestive system and its diseases
orthopedic	adj: relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
ophthalmology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye
thanksgiving	n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
conductor	n: someone who leads the performance of musicians or a piece of music; (in physics) an object, substance, or material that readily allows the flow of electricity, heat, etc.
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
locomotive	n: a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains or railway cars; an engine that produces the necessary power for the train to move on the tracks
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
undervalue	v: to assign too low a value to something
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
autobiographical	adj: relating to or based on the experiences, thoughts, or life story of oneself; about one’s own life history or personal narrative
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
anatomical	adj: of or relating to the structure of the body and its parts
larynx	n: an organ in the top of the throat involved in breathing, producing sound
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
diaphragm	n: a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the bottom of the chest cavity, essential for breathing and separating the chest and abdomen; a shallow, dome-shaped device with a flexible rim that is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix and prevent sperm from reaching the uterus, serving as a method of birth control
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
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
elapse	v: to pass or go by, especially about time; to slip away unnoticed
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
moodiness	n: a tendency to experience mood swings or to be easily affected by changes in mood
irritable	adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events
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
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
martini	n: a cocktail made with gin and vermouth typically garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon peel
loathe	v: to feel strong hatred or disgust for someone or something; to be unwilling or reluctant to do something
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
apprentice	n: a person who works for and learns from a skilled employer to become a skilled worker themselves
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
gnaw	v: to bite or chew on something persistently or nervously; to wear away at something gradually
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
interleave	v: to insert or alternate layers of one thing between two or more layers of another thing, particularly in a patterned or systematic way, such as in computer memory or documents
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
improve	v: to make or become better
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
conservatory	n: a place where plants are grown and cultivated, often for scientific or educational purposes; a school or institution that provides training in music, dance, or other performing arts
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
rehearsal	n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
nutshell	n: the hard, outer covering or protective casing that encloses the kernel or fruit of certain types of nuts, such as walnuts or acorns; a concise and condensed summary or explanation of something
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
anthropomorphize	v: to attribute human characteristics, emotions, and abilities to non-human entities
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
insert	v: to put something inside something else
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
awash	adj: flooded or overflowing with water, typically suddenly or unexpectedly; abundant or prevalent to the extent of being overwhelming or excessive
neurotransmitter	n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
undersell	v: to sell something at a lower price than it is worth or than someone else is selling it for; to downplay or diminish the value or importance of something to make it appear less impressive or desirable
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
salience	n: the quality of being prominent, significant, or relevant; the degree to which something stands out or is noticeable
nauseate	v: to cause feelings of nausea or sickness; to feel sick or queasy; to cause repugnance or disgust
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
self-doubt	n: lack of confidence in one’s abilities or oneself
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
coffin	n: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin
hire	v: to give somebody a job
climax	n: the most intense or exciting moment of an event or experience; the point of highest dramatic tension or emotional intensity in a story, plot, or performance
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
caudate	adj: shaped like a tail; relating to or situated in the tail or posterior part
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
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
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
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
parisian	adj: of or from Paris, France; characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
courtesan	n: a woman who is kept or supported in exchange for sexual services or companionship; a high-class prostitute or mistress
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
soprano	n: the highest-pitched voice or vocal range of a female or child singer; a female or child singer with a soprano voice; the highest-pitched member of an instrumental family, such as a violin or clarinet
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
lavish	adj: large in amount and expensive or impressive
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
double-edged	adj: having two sharp edges or sides, especially one that can harm or benefit in equal measure; (of sword or blade) having two cutting edges
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake