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Word	Meaning	Advanced
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
articular	adj: relating to a joint or joints, often used in medical or anatomical contexts to describe structures or movements associated with joints
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
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
raisin	n: a dried grape, typically made from certain varieties of grapes that are specifically grown for this purpose; a popular snack food or baking ingredient
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
afferent	adj: relating to nerves or blood vessels that carry signals or substances toward a specific part of the body; conveying sensory information to the central nervous system
haptic	adj: of or relating to or involving the sense of touch
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
bilateral	adj: involving two sides or done by two parties together
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
neurology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
reed	n: a tall, slender-leaved plant that grows in water; a thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in certain musical instruments such as oboe, clarinet, and saxophone
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
percentile	n: a measure of position in a frequency distribution expressed as a percentage of the total
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
actuate	v: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
pneumatic	adj: relating to or using air or gas under pressure, particularly in machinery or devices; operated by compressed air or gas
cuff	n: a band or strip of material, usually worn around the wrist or ankle, often used to secure or fasten something in place; a blow or hit delivered with an open hand, typically to the head or ear
attache	n: a person who works at an embassy, usually having a specialized area of responsibility; a shallow and rectangular briefcase
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
wrist	n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something