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Word	Meaning	Advanced
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
underdog	n: a person or group in a competition or situation that is expected to lose or be at a disadvantage; a person or group that is seen as less powerful or less favored than others in a social, political, or economic context
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
tournament	n: a competition or series of contests involving several players or teams, leading to a final winner or winners
montage	n: a sequence of images, sounds, or clips that are combined to convey a particular message or emotion
glorify	v: to praise or honor something or someone, often in an exaggerated or overly positive way; to elevate or exalt something or someone to a higher status or position
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
pastime	n: an activity that is enjoyable and done for leisure or entertainment purposes, such as a hobby or game
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
cholesterol	n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high
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.
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.
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
workout	n: a session of physical exercise or training
endorphin	n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being
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
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
euphoria	n: a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or delight; a state of extreme joy or pleasure
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
improve	v: to make or become better
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
participate	v: to take part in something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly