Important (Read me first!)

This post is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.

We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time.

Reference Source

You can understand each word more deeply by utilizing the following YouTube Posts and PDF files.
Also, see how to use Englist.me?

All Words (133 Words)

You can learn all the words from basic to advanced levels in the order they appear in the contents.
If you want learn all words quickly, you can use Quick Look Video.

Quick Look

Podcast

Advanced Words (41 Words)

If you are confident in your vocabulary, you may prefer to study with content that covers only advanced-level words.

Word List

You can quickly review the words in this content from the list below.

Word	Meaning	Advanced
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
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
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
gorilla	n: a large, powerful, and intelligent primate found in the forests of central Africa, with coarse black or brown fur and a distinctive face
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
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
technicality	n: a minor detail or aspect of a procedure, rule, or law, often used to evade or avoid it
cease	v: to stop an action or event
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
neurosurgeon	n: a medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
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
excruciating	adj: extremely painful, intense, or distressing; causing great physical or emotional suffering
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
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
ventilate	v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
vacant	adj: not occupied or in use; empty; showing no indication of thought or life, lacking expression or animation
gleam	v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
sandstorm	n: a severe, and often violent, windstorm in which a cloud of sand and dust is blown over a wide area, reducing visibility and causing damage to structures and equipment
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
oncology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
prognosis	n: the likely outcome or course of a disease or illness based on medical analysis and examination of the patient; a forecast or prediction of future events or developments
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
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
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
immense	adj: extremely large or great
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
chemo	n: short for chemotherapy, a treatment for cancer that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
palliate	v: to make a disease, condition, or symptom appear less severe or intense than it actually is; to alleviate or ease symptoms without curing the underlying cause
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
stimulant	n: a substance or drug that increases or heightens physiological or nervous system activity typically used to improve alertness, attention, or concentration
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
bouquet	n: a bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
dialysis	n: a medical treatment that removes waste and excess fluids from the blood of a patient with kidney failure
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
fortitude	n: mental or emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, or danger; the ability to endure hardship or pain with courage and resilience
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
sleeplessness	n: the condition of being unable to sleep or having difficulty sleeping
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
bonfire	n: an outdoor fire, typically on a beach or in a park, used for warmth or for burning rubbish
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
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
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area