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Word	Meaning	Advanced
recital	n: a public performance of music or dance, usually by a soloist or a group of performers; a detailed account of events or facts
cram	v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
respiration	n: the process of inhaling and exhaling air to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment; the total of the physiological processes by which living organisms metabolize oxygen and release carbon dioxide
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
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
circulatory	adj: relating to the system that moves blood through the body, which includes the heart, arteries, and veins
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
restructure	v: to organize a company, business, or system in a new and different way to make it work more effectively
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
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
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
declarative	adj: relating to or functioning as a statement or assertion; making a declaration or assertion
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
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
sensory	adj: of or relating to the physical senses
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
transcribe	v: to copy or reproduce something in written or printed form; to translate spoken language into written text
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
cortical	adj: relating to or located in the outer layer of an organ or body structure, particularly the cortex of the brain
neuroplasticity	n: the ability of the brain to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences, learning, or injury, by creating new neural connections and pathways
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
slow-wave	n: a type of brain wave that occurs during deep sleep, characterized by low frequency and high amplitude
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
brainstem	n: the part of the vertebrate central nervous system that is continuous with the spinal cord and is composed of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, which controls many automatic functions of the body, such as heartbeat, breathing, and consciousness
thalamus	n: a midline, interbrain structure that forms a major part of the brain’s sensory and motor pathways, receiving signals from various body parts and sending them to appropriate parts of the cerebral cortex for processing
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
REM	n: (abbreviation for rapid eye movement) a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, and dreaming
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
anterior	adj: located in or directed toward the front
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
react	v: to take action in response to something
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
skimp	v: to be stingy or frugal; to cut corners or reduce expenditure; to do something hastily or incompletely, often to save time or resources
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
slumber	n: a state of sleep, especially a light sleep; (verb) to be asleep, or to take a nap
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation