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Word	Meaning	Advanced
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
facto	adj: of or relating to facts; done in reality; actually existing or occurring
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
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
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
tofu	n: a soft, custard-like food made from mashed soybeans that have been soaked, ground, and cooked; also known as bean curd and commonly used in vegetarian and vegan cuisine as a protein source or meat substitute
supplement	n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it
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
resveratrol	n: a natural compound found in certain plants, particularly grapes and red wine, known for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, including its association with cardiovascular health and anti-aging effects
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
socialism	n: a political and economic theory or system that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of goods, aiming for a more equitable and just society; a system that aims to reduce economic inequalities and prioritize the welfare of the community as a whole
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
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
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
methodically	adv: in a systematic or orderly manner; following a planned or logical sequence of steps; with careful and deliberate organization or procedure
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
distillation	n: the process of purifying or separating components from a liquid mixture by heating and cooling, typically by using a distillation apparatus; the concentration or essence of something
debunk	v: to expose or dismiss as false, exaggerated, or worthless
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
procreation	n: the act or process of producing offspring; reproduction
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
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
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.
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
cartilage	n: a tough, elastic connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, the outer ear, and the tip of the nose
artery	n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc.
clog	v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something
plaque	n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
successive	adj: following one after another in a series or sequence; happening or occurring in continuous or consecutive order; consecutive or sequential in nature
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
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
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
centenarian	n: a person who has reached or is at least 100 years old; someone who has lived for a century
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
vigor	n: physical strength and energy; the strength, vitality, or force that is necessary for sustained physical or mental effort
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
infertile	adj: unable to grow crops or sustain life; not able to produce offspring or offspring that are viable
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
accentuate	v: to emphasize or highlight something, often by making it more prominent or noticeable
leaven	n: a substance, such as yeast or baking powder, that causes dough or batter to rise and become light and spongy during baking
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
durum	n: a type of wheat that is well-suited for making pasta and couscous due to its high protein content and superior gluten strength
fatty	adj: containing a lot of fat
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
polyphenol	n: a class of organic compounds found in plants, characterized by having multiple phenol groups, known for their antioxidant properties and are often associated with health benefits
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
salient	adj: most noticeable or important; striking
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
swimsuit	n: a piece of clothing worn for swimming
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
impart	v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
overeat	v: to eat more food than one needs or can comfortably consume, often to the point of discomfort or illness
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
plat	n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
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
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
adage	n: a short and memorable saying or phrase that expresses a commonly held truth or belief, often based on experience or tradition; a proverb or maxim
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
Confucian	adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
moai	n: a large stone statue found on Easter Island, typically depicting a human figure with a large head and prominent facial features
bounty	n: a reward offered for capturing or killing someone or for accomplishing a specific task
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
retiring	adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
imbue	v: to inspire or permeate something or someone with a particular feeling or quality; to saturate or fill something with a specific color, taste, or smell
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
karate	n: a Japanese martial art that emphasizes hand and foot strikes, blocks, and evasions, often using a combination of techniques to overpower an opponent, also seen as a form of self-defense and physical training
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
martial	adj: relating to soldiers or the military; warlike or inclined towards war
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
questionnaire	n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
astute	adj: having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and to act accordingly; mentally sharp or clever; showing practical wisdom or shrewdness
instantly	adv: immediately
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
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
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
prairie	n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
sabbatical	n: a period of leave granted to a person for rest, travel, or other pursuits, often in academia or other professions
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
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
comparative	adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
sterling	n: a British coin and unit of currency, equivalent to 100 pence; British money; something of excellent quality or genuine value
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
heterogeneous	adj: diverse in character or content; composed of parts of different kinds; not uniform
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
genesis	n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
legume	n: a plant of the pea family, whose seed is often edible and used as a source of protein
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
stanza	n: a group of lines of poetry that form a unit; a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together, usually with a recurring pattern of meter and rhyme
ostensible	adj: appearing or seeming to be true, genuine, or plausible, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing or declared to be one thing while being something different or hidden
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
swill	v: to drink or consume something greedily or excessively; to dispose of liquid waste or refuse by flushing it away or feeding it to animals
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
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
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
measurable	adj: able to be measured, quantified, or assessed in some way
multimillionaire	n: a person whose net worth is in millions of dollars
contractor	n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service
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
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
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
shovel	n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
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
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
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
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
rooster	n: a male chicken, especially one that is adult; a bird that has a distinctive red comb, wattle, and crowing call
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
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
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
hard-core	n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
sunscreen	n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
shotgun	n: a firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and that typically fires several small metal balls or pellets called shot
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction
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
heresy	n: an opinion or belief that goes against the traditional or generally accepted view, especially in religion
constantly	adv: all the time
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
treadmill	n: a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a moving belt on which the user walks, jogs, or runs in place; a monotonous, repetitive task or activity that feels like it is going nowhere, much like a person walking on a treadmill
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
stave	n: a long, narrow piece of wood or similar material, often used as a structural element in construction or to make barrels, musical instruments, furniture, or other objects; (verb) to fend off, ward off or prevent something from happening
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
downshift	v: to switch from a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle to a less stressful, lower-paying, but more fulfilling one; to change to a lower gear in a vehicle
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
veneration	n: a feeling or expression of deep respect, reverence, or admiration for someone or something, often associated with religious or spiritual devotion
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
inflammation	n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
infant	n: a baby or very young child
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
overweight	adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable