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Word	Meaning	Advanced
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
preschool	adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
toddler	n: a young child who has recently learned to walk
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
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
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
implausible	adj: difficult to believe or accept as true; not credible or convincing; unlikely or improbable
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
fetus	n: an unborn or unhatched animal in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
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
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
abdominal	adj: of or relating to the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
amnion	n: the innermost sac that surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy, filled with amniotic fluid which cushions and protects the fetus
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
gestation	n: the state of being pregnant; the period during which an embryo or fetus develops, usually about 280 days in humans
muted	adj: having a subdued or softened sound, color, or tone; restrained or understated in expression or style
muffle	v: to wrap or cover something to deaden sound or prevent others from hearing it; to suppress or soften the sound of something; to decrease the intensity or impact of something
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
reverb	n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
nipple	n: the dark part of the skin which sticks out from the breast of a mammal and from which milk can be secreted
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
resume	v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
melodic	adj: having a pleasant or harmonious sound, especially in relation to music
contour	n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
endear	v: to make someone loved or appreciated or to cause someone to feel fondness or affection for someone or something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
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
olfactory	adj: relating to the sense of smell; connected with the perception of odors or scents
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
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
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
trimester	n: approximately three months, especially one of the three three-month periods into which human pregnancy is traditionally divided; one of three divisions of an academic year
infant	n: a baby or very young child
cereal	n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
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
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
licorice	n: a sweet, chewy confectionery made from the dried root of the licorice plant; a flavoring made from extracts of this root, known for its distinctive black color and strong, slightly herbal taste
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
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
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
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
conjure	v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
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
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
consequent	adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
idiosyncrasy	n: a distinctive or unique way of functioning, behaving, or thinking that is characteristic of an individual or a group; a peculiar or eccentric habit or behavior
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
flute	n: a musical instrument consisting of a metal, wood, or bamboo tube with a row of fingerholes and sometimes keys, played by blowing across a hole near one end
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
prevailing	adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
tundra	n: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
blockade	n: a barrier or obstacle designed to prevent the movement or flow of people, goods, or resources; a military tactic that aims to isolate a specific area or territory by preventing it from receiving supplies or reinforcements
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
specter	n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety
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
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
ally	n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
malnutrition	n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients
immediately	adv: now or without delay
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
stillbirth	n: the birth of a dead fetus or infant, usually after the 20th week of pregnancy
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
prenatal	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in the period before birth
myriad	adj: a very large number
cholesterol	n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high
glucose	n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
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
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
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.
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
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
anticipation	n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
await	v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
impart	v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
unreliable	adj: not able to be trusted or depended on
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
superfluous	adj: unnecessary; more than what is needed or required
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
vicinity	n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region
commuter	n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
waitress	n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
debris	n: broken or torn fragments of something
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
ordeal	n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience
susceptibility	n: the state of being easily influenced or vulnerable to some external influence, such as a disease, idea, or emotional state; the ability to be easily affected by something
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
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
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental