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Word	Meaning	Advanced
volt	n: a unit of measurement for electrical potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the force required to move one ampere of electric charge through one ohm of resistance
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
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
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
atop	adv: on, to, or at the top
commuter	n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car
overhead	n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
scurry	v: to move hurriedly and with little or no grace, often with sudden changes in direction
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
lick	v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
hospice	n: a specialized care facility or service for terminally ill patients intended to provide comfort and support in the final stages of life; any program, organization, or approach focused on end-of-life care and support
palliate	v: to make a disease, condition, or symptom appear less severe or intense than it actually is; to alleviate or ease symptoms without curing the underlying cause
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
unwitting	adj: without purpose or intent
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
underneath	adv: under or below something else
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
rightsize	v: to alter a company or its operations to an optimal size, often involving the reduction or rearrangement of staff or resources to improve efficiency and profitability; (noun) the process of adjusting the size or structure of an organization or business to make it more efficient, profitable, or effective
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
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
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
tenet	n: one of the fundamental ideas or beliefs upon which a theory or broader group of views is founded
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
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
prostate	n: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
adventurer	n: a person who enjoys or seeks dangerous and exciting experiences
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
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
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
blister	n: a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by friction, burning, or other skin irritation; can also refer to a similar bubble found in other materials; (verb) to become covered with blisters or to cause blisters to form; to criticize or rebuke severely
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
howl	v: to make a prolonged, loud, mournful cry or noise, typically as a signal of distress, pain, or an intense emotion; to express one’s strong feelings or emotions in a loud and unrestrained manner; (noun) a long, loud, mournful sound made by a person or an animal, often in response to pain, fear, or sadness
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
alchemy	n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
anguish	n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
mortuary	n: a place where dead bodies are kept, prepared, and stored before burial or cremation; a funeral home or a building or facility for handling deceased individuals
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
hearse	n: a vehicle used to transport a coffin or casket during a funeral procession; a carriage or wagon used in medieval times to transport a nobleman’s body to the burial
silent	adj: without any or little sound
sprinkler	n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting
petal	n: one of the separate, usually colored, segments of a flower that produce its shape and are often found arranged in a circle around the reproductive parts
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
repugnance	n: a strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or disgust towards something; a sense of revulsion or repulsion
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
floodlight	n: a broad, intense artificial light used to illuminate a large outdoor area or stage; a high-intensity lamp mounted on a tall pole or a structure
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
beep	v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
whisk	v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
sterile	adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
anesthetic	n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
revere	v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
rapture	n: a feeling of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
transcendent	adj: going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or knowledge; surpassing the usual or expected; exalted or sublime
repulse	v: to drive or force back; to reject with disgust or aversion
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
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
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
mortar	n: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
unburdened	adj: not weighed down by burden or worry; free from responsibility or obligation; unencumbered
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
muzzle	n: a device, typically made of metal or leather, that is designed to cover or restrain an animal’s mouth to prevent biting or eating; a device or covering used to restrict or silence a person’s speech
chemotherapy	n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
sensuous	adj: characterized by or involving the gratification of the senses; appealing to or affecting the senses, especially in a pleasurable way; relating to physical sensations or physical pleasure
gratification	n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
sustenance	n: food and drink that living things need to nourish their body
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
heavy-duty	adj: designed to withstand or endure rough, harsh, or intense use; made for heavy or strenuous work
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
dementia	n: a severe decline in cognitive function, especially memory, as a result of disease or injury
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
beneficent	adj: characterized by doing good or performing acts of kindness; showing generosity, or a desire to help others
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
compulsory	adj: required or mandatory, often due to legal or institutional regulations or expectations; obligatory
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
psychic	adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes
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
crescendo	n: a gradual increase in volume or intensity, often about a musical piece or performance; figuratively, a gradual buildup or intensification of a feeling, emotion, or action
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind