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Word	Meaning	Advanced
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
binge	n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
illicit	adj: forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not approved of or socially acceptable
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
frequent	adj: happening constantly
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
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
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
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
habituate	v: to accustom or become accustomed to a particular situation, habit, or behavior through repeated exposure or experience; to make something a habit or regular practice
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
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
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
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
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
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
sensitize	v: to make someone or something more responsive to a particular stimulus or condition; to increase awareness or understanding of an issue, problem, or situation
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
supervise	v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
schooler	n: a student who attends a school
participate	v: to take part in something
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
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
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
scarf	n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
homogeneous	adj: consisting of or composed of parts that are similar or identical in nature, kind, or character; uniform in structure or composition
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
unassuming	adj: not arrogant, bold, or forward
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
cheerleader	n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
electroencephalography	n: (also “EEG”) a diagnostic medical procedure that involves the use of electrodes placed on the scalp to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain often used to assess and diagnose various neurological conditions
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
headset	n: a pair of headphones, typically with a microphone attached
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
cubicle	n: a small, partitioned area or booth intended for working or studying, often in an office or educational setting
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
relaxation	n: a state of being free from tension, stress, or anxiety; a condition of being relaxed, calm, and comfortable; a period of rest or leisure
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
meticulously	adv: with great attention to detail; thoroughly and carefully
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
daze	n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
underdeveloped	adj: not fully developed or mature; lacking in progress or advancement
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
increasingly	adv: more and more
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
detectable	adj: capable of being discovered or identified
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
over-the-top	adj: excessive, exaggerated, or beyond the bounds of what is considered reasonable, appropriate, or acceptable; showy or flamboyant to an extreme degree
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
culmination	n: the peak highest point or climax of something, especially happening after a long time
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
blunder	n: mistake; the act of making a foolish error
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
perseverance	n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
hazardous	adj: involving risk or danger; unsafe or unhealthy
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
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