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Word	Meaning	Advanced
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
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
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
subside	v: to become less intense or widespread; to sink to a lower level
congeal	v: to solidify or thicken, especially by cooling or freezing; to become firm or solid, often referring to a liquid or substance
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
interchange	n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
hemophilia	n: a genetic disorder in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, resulting in excessive bleeding and bruising
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
fender	n: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
undetectable	adj: not able to be noticed or seen, or too small or faint to be noticed
virtually	adv: almost completely
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
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
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
dent	v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
downplay	v: to present or represent as less important or severe; to minimize the significance of something
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
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
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
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
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
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
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
martyr	n: a person who suffers very much or is killed for the sake of their religious or political beliefs
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
sophomore	n: a student in their second year of college or high school; used more broadly to refer to someone who is experienced in a particular activity or field
precaution	n: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or injury; foresightfulness
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
misstep	n: a mistake or error in judgment or action, often resulting in an awkward or embarrassing situation; a misjudged or poorly executed step or movement
unprotected	adj: not guarded, covered, or shielded; vulnerable; without protection or defense
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
trample	v: to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
wildebeest	n: (also “gnu”) a large African antelope with a broad muzzle and curved horns, known for its annual migration
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
bout	n: a short period of intense activity or experience; a match or contest, especially in boxing or wrestling; a period of illness or disease
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
nausea	n: a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by an urge to vomit; a sensation of loathing or disgust
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
seropositive	adj: indicating the presence of specific antibodies in the blood, typically used to describe a person who has tested positive for a particular infectious disease
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
antibody	n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease
antigen	n: a substance that triggers the body’s immune response (= the reaction for fighting infections) for defending the body, especially by producing antibodies (= proteins that identify and attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
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
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
reprimand	v: to express severe disapproval of someone, typically in a formal statement or action; (noun) a rebuke or scolding given to someone, especially by an authority figure, for a mistake or misbehavior
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
console	v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment
heartwarming	adj: seeming to be something good and therefore causing gladness and pleasure
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
silent	adj: without any or little sound
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
aversion	n: a strong dislike or reluctance towards something or someone; a feeling of extreme distaste or aversion towards something or someone unpleasant
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
toothbrush	n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
scabies	n: a highly contagious skin infection caused by mites, resulting in intense itching and the formation of small red bumps or blisters on the skin
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
semen	n: the fluid that contains sperm and is ejaculated during sexual activity, which may fertilize an egg and lead to pregnancy
vagina	n: the passage in the body of a woman or female animal that connects her outer sex organs to her uterus
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
breastfeeding	n: the act of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mother’s breasts
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
twilight	n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
appease	v: to pacify or soothe someone, usually by agreeing to their demands or requests; to calm someone’s anger or anxiety
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do something
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
dispel	v: to remove something, especially a feeling of fear, doubt, and false idea
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
radial	adj: of or relating to rays or the radii of a circle; spreading out from a central point
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
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
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
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
immediately	adv: now or without delay
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
flak	n: heavy and constant criticism, opposition, or hostility directed towards someone or something; anti-aircraft guns or artillery fire
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
resound	v: to make a loud, deep sound that echoes
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
implore	v: to beg earnestly or desperately; to plead urgently for assistance or mercy
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others