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Word	Meaning	Advanced
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
puberty	n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction
halting	adj: hesitant or wavering in speech or action; faltering; stopping or pausing repeatedly and intermittently
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
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
castrato	n: a male singer who has been castrated (= to remove the testicles of a male animal or person) before puberty to preserve a high, unbroken singing voice
angelic	adj: resembling or having the qualities of an angel, such as purity, kindness, and gentle beauty; divine or heavenly; having an innocent, unspoiled appearance
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
stunt	n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
anatomical	adj: of or relating to the structure of the body and its parts
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
larynx	n: an organ in the top of the throat involved in breathing, producing sound
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
cartilage	n: a tough, elastic connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, the outer ear, and the tip of the nose
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
thyroid	n: a large gland in the neck that secretes hormones essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions
arytenoid	adj: relating to or located near the small cartilages in the larynx that control the opening and closing of the vocal cords
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
trachea	n: the tube-like structure in the body through which air moves from the larynx (= a part of the human respiratory system located in the neck region) to the bronchi (= part of the respiratory system and are responsible for conducting air into the lungs), also known as the windpipe
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
effortless	adj: requiring little or no effort; not difficult or strenuous; easy to accomplish
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
amplitude	n: the extent or magnitude of something; the volume or intensity of a sound wave or signal
vibration	n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
bellow	v: to shout or call out loudly and forcefully; to emit a deep, loud roar or sound; (noun) the deep roar or sound
rumble	v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
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
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
elongate	v: to extend something in length; to lengthen, stretch out, or to make longer
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
testosterone	n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
protrusion	n: something that bulges out or sticks out from a surface or body; a projection that is visible from the outside
homogeneous	adj: consisting of or composed of parts that are similar or identical in nature, kind, or character; uniform in structure or composition
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
stiff	adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner
collagen	n: a fibrous protein that forms the connective tissues in animals, including skin, tendons, and bone; often used in cosmetic and medical treatments for its ability to add firmness and elasticity to skin or other tissues
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
elastin	n: a fibrous protein that is a major component of elastic connective tissue in the body, such as in the skin, lungs, and arteries
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
timbre	n: the quality of sound that is produced by particular voices or musical instruments sounds different from each other
pubescence	n: the state of being in the process of puberty or of developing secondary sexual characteristics; fine hair growing on certain parts of a plant, such as leaves or stems
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
stiffen	v: to make or become stiff or rigid; to become inflexible or unyielding in one’s attitude or behavior
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
atrophy	n: a decrease in size of a muscle, organ, etc., caused by disease or disuse
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
menopause	n: the natural cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
aria	n: a song that is performed solo by a singer in an opera or oratorio, often with instrumental accompaniment
moodiness	n: a tendency to experience mood swings or to be easily affected by changes in mood
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused