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Word	Meaning	Advanced
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
somber	adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
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
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
mastectomy	n: a surgical operation to remove all or part of a breast, most often as a treatment for breast cancer or other malignant tumors
lumpectomy	n: a surgical operation in which a tumor or lump, especially a cancerous one, is removed from the breast or other part of the body while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
adage	n: a short and memorable saying or phrase that expresses a commonly held truth or belief, often based on experience or tradition; a proverb or maxim
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
validity	n: the state or quality of being true, correct, justified, or legally recognized
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
participate	v: to take part in something
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
momentary	adj: lasting for only a brief moment or an extremely short period of time; occurring momentarily
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
agitated	adj: characterized by a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness; stirred up or disturbed in a physical or emotional way
chamomile	n: a flowering plant with small daisy-like flowers, typically used to make herbal tea or as an ingredient in traditional medicine for its calming and soothing properties
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
pulpit	n: a raised platform or lectern in a church or synagogue from which a member of the clergy delivers a sermon or religious address
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
expertise	n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
unstick	v: to free something that is stuck or adhering to something else
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
objective	n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
elapse	v: to pass or go by, especially about time; to slip away unnoticed
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
favorable	adj: having a positive or beneficial attitude or effect; expressing approval, support, or agreement
acronym	n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
immediacy	n: the quality of being immediate, close, or present; the sense of urgency or importance; the act of responding or attending to something promptly
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
forego	v: to precede or go before something in time or order; to give up, relinquish or do without something, usually by choice or obligation
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
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
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
hasten	v: to move or act quickly; to cause or encourage something to happen sooner or more rapidly; to accelerate or speed up
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
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
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
upbeat	adj: positive, optimistic, or enthusiastic in attitude or outlook; having a lively or energetic rhythm or tempo, especially in music
remission	n: a period of time when a disease or condition is no longer present or active; a lessening or reduction of symptoms or intensity; forgiveness or pardon for sins or debts
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly