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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
confederate	n: a person who is allied or associated with another person or group, especially in a political or military context; a supporter of the Confederate States of America
lee	n: the side or part that is sheltered or facing away from the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing; a position or location protected from the full force or effects of something, particularly the wind
boulevard	n: a wide street or avenue, often lined with trees and featuring multiple lanes of traffic, sidewalks, and sometimes a central median or promenade
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
handlebar	n: a horizontal bar or rod attached to the front fork of a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicles, used as a handle for steering the vehicle
rider	n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message
orangutan	n: a large long-armed ape with red-brown hair that lives in Borneo and Sumatra and has arboreal habits
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
sac	n: a bag or pouch, typically made of fabric or leather, used to hold something valuable or important; a structure resembling a bag in an animal or plant
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
wham	n: a sudden, forceful impact or blow; a loud noise or sound effect used in music or film
sedan	n: a car with four doors and a closed roof, designed to seat a small number of passengers in comfort; a type of automobile that is larger and more luxurious than a compact or subcompact car
mangle	v: to damage or alter something by twisting, crushing, or pressing it out of shape
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
chin	n: the lowermost part of a person’s face, below the mouth and above the neck
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
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
medically	adv: in a way that relates to the practice of medicine and the treatment of illness and injury
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
alkaline	adj: having a pH greater than 7, meaning it is basic rather than acidic; having properties or characteristics similar to an alkali
phosphatase	n: an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphoric acid esters into phosphoric acid and an alcohol or other donor
whim	n: a sudden idea or desire, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
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
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
identical	adj: being the exact same one
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
filer	n: someone or something that arranges items in a particular order or system; a person who submits documents, such as legal paperwork or official forms
twirl	v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion
tumble	v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance
glee	n: a feeling of great happiness, joy, or pleasure, often accompanied by laughter or exuberance; a sense of delighted satisfaction from a positive result or accomplishment
crumble	v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
scowl	v: to look at someone or something in an angry or disapproving way, typically by frowning or making a facial expression that shows displeasure or annoyance; (noun) an expression on one’s face that shows displeasure, annoyance, or anger
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
upbeat	adj: positive, optimistic, or enthusiastic in attitude or outlook; having a lively or energetic rhythm or tempo, especially in music
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
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
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
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
nominee	n: a person who is proposed as a candidate or contender for a position, award, or honor
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
hostel	n: a type of inexpensive lodging or accommodation, often offering shared rooms and facilities and frequently used by travelers, backpackers, or students
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
moat	n: a deep, wide ditch, typically filled with water, surrounding a castle, fort, or town, primarily as a defense
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
thud	n: a dull, heavy sound made when a heavy object falls or strikes a surface, often with a low frequency and resonance
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
tiptoe	n: a way of walking quietly and cautiously, with the weight balanced mainly on the balls of the feet and the heels lifted off the ground; a type of shoe or slipper that has a thin sole and is designed for quiet walking; (verb) to walk quietly and carefully, balancing on the tips of one’s toes or the balls of one’s feet
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
doze	v: to sleep lightly or for a short period of time
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
orchard	n: a piece of land that is planted with fruit trees, such as apples, pears, or cherries
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
puddle	n: a small pool of water, especially on a flat surface; a small and usually shallow accumulation of any liquid substance
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
thrash	v: to beat violently with a stick or whip; to move violently and uncontrollably; to defeat soundly in a competition or contest
glint	v: to shine or sparkle with a brief, sudden light; to give a glimpse or hint of something; (noun) a quick or sudden flash of light, often reflecting off a surface
biopsy	n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
osteosarcoma	n: a type of cancer that primarily affects the bone, particularly in children and young adults, characterized by the formation of malignant tumors made of immature bone cells
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
chemo	n: short for chemotherapy, a treatment for cancer that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells
regimen	n: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
replace	v: to take the place of something
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
pelvic	adj: of or relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the trunk of the human body, between the hips
fibula	n: the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located on the lateral side of the tibia
calf	n: a young cow, bull, or other domestic bovine animals
relocate	v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there
thigh	n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
quadriceps	n: a group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending and flexing the leg at the knee joint
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
coffin	n: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
extraneous	adj: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand; not essential or necessary; coming from or existing outside of something
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
silent	adj: without any or little sound
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
repulse	v: to drive or force back; to reject with disgust or aversion
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
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
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
ounce	n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
crutch	n: a device used to provide support or stability to a person with limited mobility or strength, such as a cane, walker, or pair of crutches; anything that is relied upon excessively or used as a way of avoiding difficulty or responsibility
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
sponge	n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning
grasping	adj: eager in acquiring or wanting to acquire more wealth, property, or power than is necessary
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
underneath	adv: under or below something else
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
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
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
seminar	n: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject
compliance	n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
cowboy	n: a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US; a person who behaves roughly or recklessly, typically a man; a skilled ranch worker who is adept at many tasks, especially those involving horses and cattle
manliness	n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with being a man, such as strength, courage, physical prowess, honor, and assertiveness
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
convertible	adj: capable of being converted, transformed, or adapted, often used to describe something that can be changed or modified into a different form or function
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
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
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
unchanged	adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
arcade	n: a covered passageway or walkway, often lined with shops or restaurants; a series of arches supported by columns; a type of video game in which the player controls a character moving through a series of levels and obstacles
leisure	n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
ode	n: a lyrical poem that expresses feelings or praise for a person, place, or thing; a poem that is marked by a prominent theme or tone
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
fallow	adj: describing land that is unplanted or uncultivated; describing a period of rest or inactivity, particularly about land being left to rest
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
jubilee	n: a special anniversary or celebration, especially one marking a 25th, 50th, or 60th year
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
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
euphemism	n: a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
psalm	n: a song or hymn of praise to God, used in the Christian and Jewish religions
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
quarterly	adj: happening every three months
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
hobble	v: to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or disability; to hamper or impede someone’s progress or movement
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
sarcoma	n: a type of cancer that originates from connective tissues such as bones, muscles, blood vessels, or cartilage, which occurs in various parts of the body and are characterized by the abnormal growth of malignant cells
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
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
pal	n: a close friend
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location