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Word	Meaning	Advanced
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
tic	n: a sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or movement, often repetitive in nature; a habitual and often unconscious behavior or mannerism
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
involuntary	adj: acting or done without or against one’s will
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
premonition	n: a strong feeling or sense that something is about to happen, often foreboding or unpleasant; a warning or indication of a future event or circumstance
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
phantom	n: a ghost or a spirit of a dead person; something existing only in your imagination or perception
eyelid	n: a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the human eye, which helps to keep the eye moist by spreading tears over the surface and prevents foreign objects from entering the eye
tingle	v: to cause a stinging or prickling sensation; (noun) a feeling of slight numbness or a slight prickling or stinging sensation, typically as a result of cold or excitement
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
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
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
rewire	v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
impulsive	adj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
painkiller	n: medicine used to relieve physical pain
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
overdose	n: excessive and dangerous ingestion or application of a drug
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
neurobiology	n: a field of biology that studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves encompassing a wide range of research topics, including the molecular and cellular processes involved in neural signaling, the organization of neural circuits, and the neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
entirely	adv: completely
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
idle	adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
autopilot	n: a system that automatically controls the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
striatum	n: a striped mass of white and grey matter located in the brain which controls movement and balance of the body
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
orchestrate	v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music
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
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
coerce	v: to force, pressure, or compel someone to do something against their will or better judgment; to use threatening or intimidating tactics to persuade someone to comply with one’s demands
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
aversion	n: a strong dislike or reluctance towards something or someone; a feeling of extreme distaste or aversion towards something or someone unpleasant
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
delve	v: to dig or excavate deeply; to investigate or research intensively; to rummage or explore in a thorough or careful manner
interdisciplinary	adj: involving or combining several academic disciplines or fields of study
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
neurochemical	adj: of or relating to chemical processes occurring in neural activity or chemical substance that participates in neural activity
oxytocin	n: a hormone secreted by the pituitary which stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor (= the process of pushing out a baby) and the ejection of milk
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
cuddle	v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
receptor	n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
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
naloxone	n: a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids (= morphine or a drug that resembles morphine), commonly used to counter decreased breathing in opioid overdose
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
addictive	adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
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
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
predispose	v: to make someone susceptible
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
hypersensitive	adj: easily or overly affected emotionally, physically, or mentally by stimuli or situations that are not normally considered stressful or upsetting
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
neurotransmitter	n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
irritable	adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events
ravenous	adj: extremely hungry or famished; greedy or voracious in appetite or desire
rebalance	v: to adjust or distribute something proportionally to restore balance; to make changes to bring a situation back into equilibrium or stability
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
relapse	n: the fact of becoming ill or starting to misbehave again after making an improvement
broad	adj: very wide; general
reciprocal	adj: given or felt by each toward the other; mutual; corresponding or interchangeable
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
increasingly	adv: more and more
transcendent	adj: going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or knowledge; surpassing the usual or expected; exalted or sublime
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
disintegration	n: the process of something breaking down or falling apart physically or metaphorically; the state of being weakened or destroyed
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
despondent	adj: in low spirits; feeling or showing extreme discouragement or gloom
handheld	adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
fentanyl	n: a potent synthetic opioid pain medication often used to treat severe or chronic pain, which is highly addictive and can be very dangerous or lethal in high doses
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
reprogram	v: to modify or recreate a program
neuroplasticity	n: the ability of the brain to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences, learning, or injury, by creating new neural connections and pathways
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
offline	adj: not connected to the internet
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
replace	v: to take the place of something
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
neurotechnology	n: technology or advancements in the field of neuroscience, often related to the study or manipulation of the brain or nervous system
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
scalable	adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
parkour	n: a physical discipline in which practitioners navigate obstacle courses, often in urban environments, using acrobatic movements to overcome obstacles with speed and efficiency
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
meet-up	n: a gathering or social event organized through the internet for people who share a common interest
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
superficial	adj: existing or occurring only at or on the surface; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
reestablish	v: to establish again or anew; to restore something that was lost or disrupted, often relating to an organization, relationship, or system
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
neuropsychiatric	adj: relating to mental disorders that have a neurological or physiological basis or to the study of the interplay between neurological and psychiatric phenomena
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
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
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
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again