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Word	Meaning	Advanced
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
psychedelic	adj: relating to or characterized by the use of drugs or the effects that produce altered perceptions, heightened awareness, and vivid imagery; describing art, music, or fashion characterized by bright colors, bold patterns, and unconventional designs
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
psychotherapy	n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
counterculture	n: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it
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
unwise	adj: not sensible or prudent; likely to cause harm or negative consequences; lacking in good judgment or common sense
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
psilocybin	n: a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in more than 200 species of mushrooms, which produces various perceptual, cognitive, and emotional effects when ingested
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
mitzvah	n: (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
alcoholism	n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
altruistic	adj: showing a selfless and disinterested concern for the happiness and well-being of other people
ecstasy	n: a state of overwhelming happiness, joy, or pleasure; an emotional or mental state of intense feelings of delight or happiness that is often accompanied by intense physical sensations
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
therapeutic	adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury
recreational	adj: relating to or for leisure or pleasure; done for enjoyment rather than work or duty
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
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
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
hyperactive	adj: excessively or abnormally active, restless, or easily excitable, particularly about children or animals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
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
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
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
remit	n: the act of sending money or payment to someone; the area of responsibility or authority assigned to a particular person or group; (verb) to send money in payment or as a gift
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
oxytocin	n: a hormone secreted by the pituitary which stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor (= the process of pushing out a baby) and the ejection of milk
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
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
asocial	adj: not interested in socializing or being with others; withdrawn from society or interactions with others
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
prosocial	adj: characterized by behavior that benefits others or society as a whole, often with little or no personal benefit or reward
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
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
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
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
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
eyeshade	n: a small visor or shade that is worn over the eyes to protect them from the glare of bright light; a similar device that is attached to a lamp or light source to direct the light in a specific direction
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
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
squander	v: to spend or use something wastefully; to waste by spending or using too freely
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
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.
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
ketamine	n: a medication primarily used as an anesthetic and analgesic, known for its rapid onset and short duration of action, also used in recreational settings as a dissociative and hallucinogenic drug
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
microdose	n: a very small amount of a drug or other substance that is believed to have beneficial effects, particularly about psychoactive substances
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data