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Word	Meaning	Advanced
funeral	n: a ceremony or ritual honoring and remembering a deceased person, typically involving the burial or cremation of the body; a gathering or service to mourn the loss of someone who has died
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
tread	v: to step or walk on something
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
creak	v: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc.,
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
silent	adj: without any or little sound
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
plank	n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
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
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
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
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
seep	v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
nullify	v: to make something legally invalid or without effect; to cancel out, negate, or render something null (= the absence or lack of value, validity, or significance) and void
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
slit	n: a narrow cut or opening, often made by a sharp instrument or tool; (verb) to cut or make a long, narrow opening or incision in something, typically with a sharp instrument such as a knife or scissors
wrist	n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
reckon	v: to think or believe something
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
relapse	n: the fact of becoming ill or starting to misbehave again after making an improvement
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
braid	n: a complex pattern, design, or plait formed out of three or more strands, often used decoratively in hair, clothing, or textiles; threads of silk, cotton, or other material attached to clothes, uniforms, or other things made of cloth, as a decoration
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
appalling	adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
innumerable	adj: too many to be counted
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
appall	v: to shock or disgust; to fill with dismay
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
anticipation	n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
specter	n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
react	v: to take action in response to something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
interstice	n: a small space or gap between parts or objects, often within a larger structure; a break or interval between events or periods
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
beloved	adj: loved very much
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
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
bipolar	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
mania	n: a psychological or emotional state that is marked by excessive enthusiasm, excitement, or delusions; a strong and uncontrollable desire or craving for something
lithium	n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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
cataleptic	adj: characterized by a state of extreme rigidity or immobility, often accompanied by a loss of consciousness or awareness; of or relating to a condition in which a person or animal appears to be in a state of suspended animation
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
psychotherapy	n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
blot	v: to soak up a liquid by using a piece of cloth, paper, etc.; to make a spot or spots onto paper
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
haze	n: atmospheric moisture, dust, or smoke that makes it less clear; a state of mental confusion caused by lack of clarity
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
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
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
exorcise	v: to expel or remove an evil or malicious spirit from a person, place, or object through a religious or spiritual ceremony; to rid oneself or others of something that is believed to have a negative influence or control
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
delusion	n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
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
communion	n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
participate	v: to take part in something
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
burdensome	adj: causing a heavy burden or load, physically or mentally taxing; difficult to bear or manage
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
convulse	v: to experience a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, often caused by pain, illness, or emotional distress, or to make someone or something do this
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
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
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
backstage	adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
yarn	n: a long, thin thread or fiber, typically made of wool or cotton, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long, elaborate, or fictional story, often told informally or with exaggeration; (verb) to tell a long, often embellished story or to spin a tale
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
exorcism	n: the act of forcibly driving out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place, typically through a ritualistic ceremony or prayer
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
externalize	v: to give external form, expression, or material existence to something that was previously internal or subjective; to make explicit or apparent something that was previously unconscious or repressed
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
dingy	adj: dark, gloomy, and dirty
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
constantly	adv: all the time
electroshock	n: a medical treatment in which an electric current is passed through the brain to induce a seizure; also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
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
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
cingulate	n: a part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex that is an integral part of the limbic system, which is involved with emotion formation and processing, learning, and memory
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
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
rack	n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
broad	adj: very wide; general
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
indigent	adj: lacking the necessities of life, especially food and shelter, or lacking the means to acquire them; poor or destitute
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
evenly	adv: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
commensurate	adj: corresponding in size, extent, or degree; in proper proportion or relation to something else; appropriately or fairly measured or balanced about something
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
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
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
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
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
childcare	n: a service involving care for other people’s children
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
far-fetched	adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe
virtually	adv: almost completely
implausible	adj: difficult to believe or accept as true; not credible or convincing; unlikely or improbable
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
distaste	n: a feeling that someone something is unpleasant or unacceptable
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
militate	v: to have a significant effect or influence on a situation, outcome, or decision; to operate or work against something
toothpaste	n: a paste or gel used for cleaning the teeth and freshening the breath
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
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
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
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
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
repaint	v: to apply a new or fresh coat of paint
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
do-over	n: an opportunity to redo or revise something that was done previously; a fresh start, or a second chance to improve an outcome
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
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
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
colossus	n: a person or thing that is unusually large, powerful, or impressive; a person or entity that is a dominant force in their field or industry
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
cleave	v: to split or divide something into two parts, often with force; to adhere or cling to something closely and cohesively
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
rapture	n: a feeling of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement