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Word	Meaning	Advanced
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
ghastly	adj: causing great horror or fear; shockingly unpleasant or bad
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
entirely	adv: completely
dew	n: the tiny drops of water that have condensed on a cool surface overnight
slumber	n: a state of sleep, especially a light sleep; (verb) to be asleep, or to take a nap
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
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
fright	n: a sudden intense fear or shock; a state of being afraid or anxious; a feeling of alarm or trepidation caused by a sudden, unexpected event or situation
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
prophetic	adj: containing or given to making predictions; presaging the future; of or relating to a prophet (= an authoritative person who divines the future)
Elizabethan	n: pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603); relating to the culture, literature, and history of that time period
dramatist	n: (also “dramaturge”) a writer of plays, dramas, or theatrical pieces
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
thatch	n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
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
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
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
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
spinal	adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back)
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
hypothalamus	n: a basal part of the brain that autonomically controls body temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
ventral	adj: relating to or situated on or toward the belly or underside of an animal or organ; opposite of dorsal
optic	adj: relating to vision or the eyes; relating to or involving light or optics
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
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
neurotransmitter	n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
replace	v: to take the place of something
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
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
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
meager	adj: small in quantity, quality, or size; insufficient or inadequate
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
attenuate	v: to weaken or reduce the intensity of something, such as a sound, feeling, or substance; to make something thinner or less dense
recall	v: to remember something
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
threefold	adj: three times as great or as many
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
indulgence	n: the state or act of allowing oneself or another person to enjoy the pleasure of something that is considered to be a pleasure or luxury
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
liken	v: to compare something or someone to something or someone else to emphasize similarity or likeness; to describe or represent something as being like something else in some way
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
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
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
gracious	adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
indulge	v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
involuntary	adj: acting or done without or against one’s will
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
freeway	n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways
vigilance	n: the state of being watchful, alert, and attentive to potential dangers or threats; careful attention to detail and an active effort to prevent harm or damage
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
challenger	n: a person or thing that challenges or competes with someone or something else; a contestant in a competition or challenge
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
impulsive	adj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have
stimulant	n: a substance or drug that increases or heightens physiological or nervous system activity typically used to improve alertness, attention, or concentration
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
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
naughty	adj: badly behaved; disobedient
nicotine	n: a colorless, oily, poisonous chemical compound found in tobacco leaves, which is highly addictive and acts as a stimulant, affecting the nervous system
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
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
sedate	adj: calm, tranquil, and composed, often as a result of being under the influence of a sedative or tranquilizer; unhurried, deliberate, and without excessive movement or activity
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
ghrelin	n: a hormone that is produced in the stomach and is involved in regulating hunger and stimulating the release of growth hormone
carbohydrate	n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals
predisposition	n: a tendency or inclination to a particular behavior or condition, often due to genetic or environmental factors
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
lapse	n: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
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
glucose	n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
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
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
grumpy	adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way
irritable	adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
dummy	n: a model or imitation of something that is used as a substitute; a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or acting foolishly
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
smug	adj: excessively pleased with oneself; self-righteously complacent
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
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
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
psychotic	adj: relating to or characterized by a loss of touch with reality; exhibiting or suffering from a severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thinking
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
bipolar	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
predispose	v: to make someone susceptible
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
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
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
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
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
freeman	n: a person who is not a serf or enslaved person and has the right to hold property and vote
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
paranoia	n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
therapeutic	adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
appalling	adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
duvet	n: (also “comforter”) a soft, flat bag filled with feathers, down, or synthetic fibers, used as a covering for a bed, usually enclosed in a removable cover and provides warmth and comfort while sleeping
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
debilitating	adj: weakening or damaging; causing a loss of strength, energy, or success
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role