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Word	Meaning	Advanced
testicle	n: one of the two oval-shaped organs in men that produce sperm and testosterone; in animals, the equivalent organ responsible for producing sperm and often also regulating testosterone levels
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
testosterone	n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
sponge	n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
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
waterlog	v: to saturate with water or become saturated with water; to cause something to be waterlogged or submerged in water
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
slumber	n: a state of sleep, especially a light sleep; (verb) to be asleep, or to take a nap
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
nap	n: a short sleep, especially during the day
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
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
participate	v: to take part in something
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
ace	n: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
inbox	n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept
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
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
brainwave	n: a sudden idea or inspiration; a moment of great insight or creativity
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
spindle	n: a rotating shaft that serves as axes for larger rotating parts; (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
transact	v: to carry out or conduct a business or other transaction; to complete or fulfill an agreement, deal, or contract
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
dementia	n: a severe decline in cognitive function, especially memory, as a result of disease or injury
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
co-occurrence	n: the simultaneous occurrence or presence of two or more things, often used in statistical or scientific contexts
interrelated	adj: closely connected or related to each other
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
fiend	n: an evil or wicked person or supernatural being; someone who is excessively devoted or addicted to something
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
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
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
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
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
stimulation	n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus
insert	v: to put something inside something else
voltage	n: the difference in the force of an electric current between two points
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
moonshot	n: an ambitious, risky, and innovative project or goal, especially one that is intended to bring about radical change or breakthroughs in a particular field or industry, often inspired by the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11 in 1969
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
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
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
virile	adj: having or characterized by masculinity or manly qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual potency; possessing the qualities of an adult male
assassin	n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
deficiency	n: the state of lack, or not having enough of, something that is essential
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
bowel	n: the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine, especially the lower intestine
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
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
carcinogenic	adj: capable of causing cancer or promoting tumor growth; cancer-causing
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
unwise	adj: not sensible or prudent; likely to cause harm or negative consequences; lacking in good judgment or common sense
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
all-cause	adj: referring to the entire range of factors that can contribute to a disease, injury, or death rather than focusing on a specific cause or factor
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
disquiet	n: a feeling of anxiety or unease; a sense of restlessness or agitation; a state of mental or emotional disturbance; (verb) to cause or feel unease, restlessness, or agitation
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
sizable	adj: large in size or amount
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
inflammation	n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
unscathed	adj: not harmed or injured; untouched or unharmed by a negative or dangerous situation
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
nook	n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
cranny	n: a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
tamper	v: to interfere with something in a way that causes damage or unauthorized alteration; to meddle with or manipulate something without permission or authority; (noun) a tool or device used for interfering with or altering something in a way that is unauthorized or illegal
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
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
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
regularity	n: the quality or state of being done often; conformity to a set of rules, standards, or expectations; the state of occurring with a consistent or predictable pattern or frequency
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
improve	v: to make or become better
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
mission-critical	adj: essential to the success or functioning of a particular mission, task, or operation, often with significant consequences if not completed or accomplished correctly
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
negotiable	adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
silent	adj: without any or little sound
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
elixir	n: a medicinal or restorative substance believed to possess healing properties; a drink or potion believed to promote good health, vitality, or longevity
soapbox	n: a makeshift platform or podium, typically one that is improvised in a public place, used for making impromptu speeches or for expressing opinions on various topics; (verb) to express one’s opinions or deliver a speech in a passionate, forceful, or assertive manner
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
implode	v: to collapse inward violently or burst inward with a sudden release of energy; to disintegrate or break down suddenly and completely
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept