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Word	Meaning	Advanced
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
stepfather	n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
sperm	n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
fertility	n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
insemination	n: the process of introducing semen into the reproductive system, typically to fertilize an egg and initiate a pregnancy
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
semen	n: the fluid that contains sperm and is ejaculated during sexual activity, which may fertilize an egg and lead to pregnancy
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
disapprove	v: to have or express an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something or someone
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
heteronormative	adj: denoting or relating to a worldview that assumes heterosexual relationships as the norm or default, often excluding or marginalizing other sexual orientations or gender identities
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
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
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
outburst	n: a sudden, violent, and uncontrolled expression of emotion, usually anger or excitement; a sudden release of energy or feeling
puberty	n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction
immediately	adv: now or without delay
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
well-meant	adj: characterized by good intentions or a sincere desire to do good, even if the outcome is not successful or desired
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
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
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another