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Word	Meaning	Advanced
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
epilepsy	n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
hemorrhage	n: profuse bleeding, often caused by a ruptured vessel
bruising	n: discoloration of the skin caused by an injury or trauma to the underlying blood vessels; figuratively, the emotional or psychological damage caused by someone’s actions or words; (adjective) of or relating to something that causes physical or emotional harm, damage, or injury
nausea	n: a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by an urge to vomit; a sensation of loathing or disgust
virtually	adv: almost completely
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
ailment	n: a slight but often persistent illness
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
mummify	v: to embalm and preserve the body of a deceased person, especially in ancient Egypt
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
cannibal	n: a person who eats the flesh or internal organs of other human beings, especially as a cultural or ritual practice
ashore	adv: on or towards the land, as opposed to the sea or water
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
cannibalism	n: the practice of eating the flesh of other people or one’s species; a behavior seen in certain animals, especially insects and arachnids, in which one individual consumes another of the same species
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
ill-fated	adj: having a tragic or disastrous destiny or outcome, often due to unfortunate circumstances
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
mummy	n: a body of a human or animal that has been preserved, typically by being embalmed and wrapped in linen or other material
craze	n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
opportunistic	adj: making use of a current situation to get power or advantage, especially regardless of planning or principle
cemetery	n: a burial ground or graveyard; a place where dead bodies are buried
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
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
pulverize	v: to break into fine particles or dust; to crush, pound, or grind into a powder or a paste; to destroy completely or utterly
concoction	n: the mixture, often a complicated one; a preparation made by combining various ingredients
filial	adj: relating to or befitting a son or daughter; having the characteristics or feelings of a child towards their parent
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
thigh	n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg
rite	n: a formal or ceremonial act or set of acts performed in a traditional or prescribed way; a religious or spiritual ceremony or practice
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
deceased	adj: no longer alive; dead
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
kuru	n: a rare, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the brain and nervous system and is typically associated with cannibalistic practices in certain cultures
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
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)