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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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
paramedic	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting, often in ambulances or other emergency vehicles
wreckage	n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
pelvic	adj: of or relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the trunk of the human body, between the hips
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
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
staunch	adj: firmly loyal and devoted, unyielding or resolute
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
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.
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
coma	n: a state of prolonged unconsciousness, typically caused by severe injury or illness, during which a person is unresponsive and lacks awareness of their surroundings
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
comatose	adj: relating to, associated with, or in a coma (= a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness)
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
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
broad	adj: very wide; general
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
intergalactic	adj: existing or occurring between different galaxies (= an independent group of stars)
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
awash	adj: flooded or overflowing with water, typically suddenly or unexpectedly; abundant or prevalent to the extent of being overwhelming or excessive
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
tilt	v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
marrow	n: a soft, fatty, vascular substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced; the choicest or most essential part of some idea or experience
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
providence	n: the protective care or guidance of God or nature as a spiritual power; divine intervention; the timely preparation for future eventualities or emergencies
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
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.
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
concussion	n: a violent blow or jolt to the head or body that jars the brain, often resulting in temporary or prolonged unconsciousness, confusion, or memory loss; a shock or upheaval caused by a sudden change or event
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
migraine	n: a severe headache typically felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
episodic	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; of or relating to writing or narration
headache	n: pain in the head; someone or something that causes anxiety or trouble
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
frequent	adj: happening constantly
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
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
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
hoe	n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
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
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
euphoric	adj: an extreme feeling of well-being or excitement
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
swivel	v: to rotate or turn around a fixed point or axis, often used to describe the action of a chair or other similar object that can rotate horizontally; (noun) a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to it to rotate or turn around freely
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
gamma	n: the third letter of the Greek alphabet; a type of radiation having the shortest wavelength and highest energy of electromagnetic waves
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
symmetry	n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
illumination	n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
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
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
plasticity	n: the quality or state of being easily molded, shaped, or modified; the capacity for change, adaptability, or flexibility, particularly about a material substance, biological process, or psychological trait
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
neuropsychology	n: the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between brain function and behavior
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
retrieve	v: to find or get something back
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
solidify	v: to make solid, firm, or compact; to cause to become solid
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
neurology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
skeletal	adj: of, relating to, or forming a skeleton (= frame of bones); very thin or emaciated
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
mandible	n: the lower jawbone in vertebrates, including humans, which is usually hinged to the skull and movable; a pair of these bones forming the lower jaw of an insect
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
reposition	v: to move to a new or different position or location
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
orthodontics	n: a branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, particularly those related to the misalignment of teeth and jaws; the use of various devices, including braces and retainers, to correct such irregularities and improve oral and facial function and appearance
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
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
misaligned	adj: not properly aligned or arranged; not placed in the correct position or orientation
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
aneurysm	n: an abnormal, localized, and often dangerous bulging or dilation of a blood vessel, typically an artery, due to weakening of the vessel wall
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
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
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
hose	n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner
bulge	v: to protrude or extend outward
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
volumetric	adj: relating to or measured by volume, which refers to the amount of space occupied by an object or substance
compression	n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
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
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
corrosion	n: the process of gradual deterioration or destruction of a material, typically metal, due to a chemical reaction with its environment, often resulting in rust or decay
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
instantly	adv: immediately
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
painstaking	adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort
near-miss	n: an incident or event that almost resulted in a serious accident or disaster but was ultimately avoided by chance, luck, or the timely intervention of someone or something
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
chirp	n: a short, sharp sound that is made by birds or insects or by electronic devices such as alarms or beepers
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
underneath	adv: under or below something else
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
interval	n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
stimulation	n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
cochlea	n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
exoskeleton	n: a hard, external protective covering or framework that supports and gives shape to the body of an invertebrate animal, such as an insect or crab
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
payback	n: a punishment or retaliation that is inflicted in response to an injury or offense; the benefit or gain obtained as a result of an investment, effort, or action
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
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