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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tickle	v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
irritable	adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
medley	n: a mixture or assortment of different things, often of different types or genres, presented in a single performance, arrangement, or collection; (of swimming) a race in which competitors use different strokes or events
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
onslaught	n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
unwelcome	adj: not wanted, not invited, or not appreciated; causing annoyance or displeasure
intrusion	n: the act of entering a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited; the action or process of forcing a body of molten rock between or through existing formations without reaching the surface
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
macrophage	n: a large white blood cell that helps to engulf and destroy foreign objects or materials in the body, such as bacteria or cancer cells
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
cytokine	n: any of various protein molecules produced by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
surging	adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
vagus	n: the tenth of the twelve cranial nerves, which originates in the brainstem and innervates the throat, heart, and digestive tract; also known as the pneumogastric nerve
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
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
hypothalamus	n: a basal part of the brain that autonomically controls body temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
prostaglandin	n: a hormone-like substance produced in the body that regulates various physiological functions, including inflammation, blood pressure, and the contraction or relaxation of smooth muscles
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
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
dehydrated	adj: to remove the water or moisture from something by a natural or artificial process
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
diarrhea	n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications
dehydration	n: a condition in which the body lacks sufficient water and fluids, leading to thirst and other symptoms
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
neurotransmitter	n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles
glutamate	n: a salt or ester of glutamic acid, a natural amino acid found in proteins, that functions as a neurotransmitter and plays a key role in neural signaling and brain function
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
serotonin	n: a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses) involved in, e.g., sleep, emotion, and memory
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
limbic	adj: of or relating to the system of the brain that supports a variety of functions, including emotion, behavior, long-term memory, and olfaction
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
autoimmune	adj: relating to a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue, mistaking it for harmful foreign substances
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
fine-tune	v: to make tiny changes or improvements to make it work as well as possible
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
barricade	n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack