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Word	Meaning	Advanced
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
cardiac	adj: of or relating to the heart or heart disease
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
resuscitate	v: to make someone or something active or vigorous again;
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
whisk	v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
suite	n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
clot	n: a thick mass or lump of coagulated liquid, especially blood; a group of people or things that form an obstructive, unsympathetic, or resistant force
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
bilateral	adj: involving two sides or done by two parties together
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
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
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
metastasize	v: (of a cancerous tumor or disease) to spread or grow to other parts of the body from its original location
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
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
preceding	adj: occurring or coming before something or somebody in time or order; previous or former
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
orthopedic	adj: relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
shortcut	n: an alternative route shorter or quicker than the usual one
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
transcendent	adj: going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or knowledge; surpassing the usual or expected; exalted or sublime
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
heresy	n: an opinion or belief that goes against the traditional or generally accepted view, especially in religion
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
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
writ	n: a written legal order or command
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
crossing	n: the act of going from one side to the other; a place where roads, railway tracks, or rivers intersect
ferry	n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
infirmary	n: a place where people who are ill or injured receive medical treatment; a small hospital or clinic
linoleum	n: a durable, washable, and moisture-resistant floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, powdered cork, and usually pigments and fillers, used in both homes and commercial settings
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
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
sole	adj: only one of its kind; being the only existing or available one; (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot
botanical	adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants
dermatitis	n: inflammation of the skin, often resulting in redness, swelling, itching, or a rash, caused by various factors such as allergies, irritants, infections, or autoimmune responses
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
discern	v: to see, perceive, or understand something that is not obvious
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
percussion	n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound
innkeeper	n: a person who runs or owns an inn, a place for travelers to stay overnight
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
cask	n: a strong, cylindrical, and often wooden container used for storing liquids, especially alcoholic drinks
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
reorder	v: to arrange something in a different or new order; to request or purchase an item or items again
abdomen	n: the part of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other organs; the posterior part of an insect’s body, typically divided into segments
ultrasound	n: higher frequency sound than humans can hear
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
abdominal	adj: of or relating to the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
manuscript	n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
obscurity	n: the state of being hard to see or understand; lack of clarity or distinction
popularize	v: to make something more widely known, accepted, or adopted by the general public; to present or promote something in a way that increases its popularity or appeal
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
stethoscope	n: a medical instrument consisting of a flexible tube with a chest piece at one end, used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal sounds, particularly heart and lung sounds
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
rename	v: to give a new name to something; to change the name of something
auscultation	n: a medical examination technique where a healthcare professional listens to internal body sounds, typically using a stethoscope, to evaluate the functioning of organs or detect abnormalities, such as heart or lung sounds
barber	n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
recall	v: to remember something
ailment	n: a slight but often persistent illness
purge	v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
receptacle	n: a container or device used to receive or hold something; a place where things are deposited or collected
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
pinnacle	n: the highest point or peak of something, particularly a mountain or a career; the greatest or highest level of achievement or success
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
eve	n: (also as “Eve”) the day or period of time immediately preceding a particular event; the biblical figure who was the first woman and wife of Adam, according to the Jewish and Christian faiths
vigil	n: a period of wakefulness maintained for any reason, typically for prayer, meditation, or watchkeeping; a period of observation or surveillance, especially for security or safety reasons
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
postage	n: the cost or fee paid for sending a letter or package through the mail or postal service; the stamps or labels affixed to a mail item to indicate that the required postage has been paid
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
disjunction	n: a separation or division into distinct parts or elements; a lack of connection or coherence between things; a logical operation that gives the value true if at least one of the connected terms is true
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
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
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
lumpectomy	n: a surgical operation in which a tumor or lump, especially a cancerous one, is removed from the breast or other part of the body while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
oncology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
atrium	n: a central or main hall or open space in a building, typically with a skylight or large window, often serving as a gathering area or focal point; (of anatomy) a chamber or cavity within the heart or inner ear
valet	n: a person employed to park cars or act as a personal attendant; a personal servant or assistant
concierge	n: an employee or staff member, often found in hotels or residential buildings, who assists guests or residents with various services, such as making reservations, providing information or recommendations, arranging transportation, or handling special requests
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
axilla	n: the technical term for the armpit or the hollow space beneath the junction of the upper arm and the shoulder
cervical	adj: relating to the neck or the cervix (= the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus)
groin	n: (also “inguina”) the area of the body where the thigh meets the abdomen; the outer edge of the body where the lower abdomen and inner thigh come together; a curved masonry construction used to support an arch or vault
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
attentive	adj: paying close attention to something or someone; showing interest or careful consideration; being mindful or observant
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
trochlear	adj: referring to a specific anatomical structure called the trochlea, such as the trochlear nerve or the trochlear cartilage; referring to a pulley-like structure or function
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
voluble	adj: characterized by a fluent and rapid flow of speech; talkative or loquacious; easily spoken or expressed
eerie	adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
condemnation	n: the act of expressing strong disapproval or severe criticism towards something or someone; the punishment or judgment of a person or group for their actions
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
transpire	v: to happen or be revealed
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
immediately	adv: now or without delay
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
pomp	n: a display of ceremonial splendor; formal or ostentatious display or a show of magnificence
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
loneliness	n: a state or feeling of being unhappy because you have no connection with other people
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
rabbi	n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
disrobe	v: to undress, remove clothing, or shed garments; to take off or divest oneself of clothing, especially in a deliberate or ceremonial manner
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
undress	v: to remove clothing or coverings, particularly those worn on the upper body or torso; to reveal or expose something that was previously concealed or hidden
gown	n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women
bypass	n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
preside	v: to be in charge of or to lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
eyelid	n: a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the human eye, which helps to keep the eye moist by spreading tears over the surface and prevents foreign objects from entering the eye
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
encase	v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
crust	n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
fumble	v: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
palpate	v: to examine or explore a person’s body, typically by touching or feeling with the hands, to assess their physical condition or detect abnormalities
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
rale	n: an abnormal rattling or crackling sound heard in the lungs, typically caused by the passage of air through mucus or fluid or by the collapse of small airways
gallop	v: (of a horse) to run very quickly so that all four feet come off the ground together; to proceed very quickly
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
lull	n: a period of calm or quiet; a temporary cessation of activity, noise, or music; a soothing sound or movement that induces sleep or relaxation
inattention	n: lack of attention or focus; failure or inability to pay attention or concentrate on something
catharsis	n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity