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Word	Meaning	Advanced
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
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
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
loaf	n: a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced for serving; (verb) to be lazy or idle
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
frontal	adj: relating to the front; situated at or directed towards the front; frontal can also refer to a meteorological term for a weather system that is moving from west to east
lobe	n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
justify	v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
overhaul	n: a thorough examination, evaluation, or inspection of something, often with the intent of making necessary improvements; a major reorganization or restructuring of a system or process; (verb) to thoroughly examine, repair, and improve something to ensure that it is functioning properly and up to standard
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
opposable	adj: able to be placed opposite something else, especially to grip or hold it
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
jerry	adj: a slang term referring to something that is improvised, makeshift, or of poor quality; jerry-rigged
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
lottery	n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
paraplegia	n: a form of paralysis that affects all or part of the lower body, typically caused by injury to the spinal cord or nervous system
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
invulnerable	adj: incapable of being harmed, injured, or damaged; immune to attack or damage
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
wright	n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
disgrace	n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
newt	n: a small, typically aquatic amphibian of the salamander family with slender bodies and long tails
shady	adj: characterized by darkness or obscurity, often referring to the atmosphere of a place; characterized by suspicious or dishonest behavior or dealings; relating to shade or protection from sunlight
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
penitentiary	n: a prison for people convicted of serious crimes; a place for long-term confinement and punishment for convicted criminals
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
banker	n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank
immortal	adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
errand	n: a short trip that is taken to perform a specified task, such as to take a message or to take or collect something
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
accrue	v: (of a benefit or sum of money) to increase or accumulate in number or amount over a period of time
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
smirk	v: to smile in a way that suggests one is pleased or amused by someone or something, often in a smug or self-satisfied manner
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
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
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
churning	n: the process of mixing or stirring something vigorously, often to create a frothy or creamy texture; a state of upheaval or turbulence, often referring to the stock market or economy
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
enduring	adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
marinade	n: a liquid mixture of herbs, spices, oil, and vinegar or citrus juice used to flavor and tenderize meat or fish before cooking; a soaking or immersion in this mixture
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
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
anterograde	adj: occurring or developing after a certain event or point in time; moving forward in a particular direction or order
amnesia	n: a condition in which a person is unable to remember things, often as a result of brain damage, shock, or illness
hospitalize	v: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
neuritic	adj: pertaining to or involving the neurons or nerve fibers; relating to the formation or development of nerve cells or their processes
psychosis	n: a serious mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including hallucinations, delusions, and a lack of insight into one’s condition
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
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
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
lineup	n: the schedule of programs for a particular event; a list of people brought together to form a team or take part in an event
liking	n: a positive feeling, preference, or inclination towards someone or something; a fondness or enjoyment of something; approval or satisfaction with someone or something
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
affective	adj: relating to emotions or feelings; able to influence or evoke emotions
hedonic	adj: characterized by, relating to, or focused on pleasure, enjoyment, or the pursuit of gratification; referring to the pursuit of happiness or avoidance of pain as the chief motivator of human action
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
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
poster	n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
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
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
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
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
profess	v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
glossy	adj: having a smooth, shiny surface or finish; characterized by an attractive, polished appearance; often used to describe photographs or printed materials with a high-quality finish
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
reversible	adj: capable of being turned or done in the opposite direction or way; capable of being reversed or undone
irreversible	adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
bard	n: a poet, especially one who composes poems in a traditional oral style; a singer or minstrel who tells stories through song
hyperbole	n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
gall	n: rudeness and the inability to understand that one’s conduct or words are not acceptable to others; a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
bladder	n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile
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
turgid	adj: excessively bloated, swollen, or congested; pompous or overblown in style or expression; distended or swollen, particularly in plant tissue
prose	n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
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
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
ardor	n: intense enthusiasm or passion for something; fervor, zeal, or eagerness
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights
prudence	n: the quality or trait of being cautious, sensible, and exercising good judgment in practical matters; the ability to think carefully before making decisions
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
tranquility	n: a state of calmness or peacefulness; absence of agitation, disturbance, or turbulence; a peaceful or serene environment
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
remembrance	n: the act of remembering or honoring a person, event, or thing from the past; a memory or memento
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
remorse	n: a feeling of deep regret and sorry, usually for something you have done
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
unbounded	adj: having no limits or restrictions; limitless; boundless
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
prudent	adj: acting with or showing care and thought for the future; exercising good judgment and common sense; sensible or wise in making decisions
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
thoughtful	adj: characterized by careful and considerate thinking; showing consideration for the feelings and needs of others; reflecting deep or serious thought
overblow	v: to blow or be blown with excessive force or intensity, often resulting in a distorted or overly loud sound; to exaggerate the importance or impact of something
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
cower	v: to crouch or curl up in fear or apprehension; to shrink or recoil from something threatening, usually physically or mentally
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
constantly	adv: all the time
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes