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Word	Meaning	Advanced
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
brass	n: a metal alloy of copper and zinc; a yellowish color; a group of wind instruments made of brass
railing	n: a horizontal barrier or fence supported by posts or columns, often used for safety or decorative purposes, particularly on balconies, staircases, or along the edge of a building or platform
hose	n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner
nozzle	n: a tube or spout through which a liquid or gas is discharged, particularly one attached to a hose, pump, or spray gun
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
cab	n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven
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
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
penicillin	n: an antibiotic drug derived from mold and used to treat bacterial infections
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
dehydrated	adj: to remove the water or moisture from something by a natural or artificial process
delirious	adj: experiencing a state of mental confusion or excitement characterized by a lack of coherence, often due to a high fever, drugs, or alcohol; wildly irrational or disoriented
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
transfusion	n: the transfer of blood or blood products from one person or animal to another, often to replace blood lost due to injury or surgery
dilute	v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
surging	adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
afflict	v: to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
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
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
ox	n: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
epoch	n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
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
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
vancomycin	n: a powerful antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections that are resistant to other treatments
leapfrog	n: a children’s game in which players take turns jumping over each other’s stooped backs
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
antimicrobial	adj: having the ability to prevent or combat the growth of microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
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
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
recipient	n: a person who receives something
premature	adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
stent	n: a small tube or wire mesh device that is used to keep an artery or other body opening open after surgery or other medical procedures
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
dialysis	n: a medical treatment that removes waste and excess fluids from the blood of a patient with kidney failure
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
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
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
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
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
prophylactic	adj: capable of preventing disease or intended to prevent disease
prostate	n: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen
biopsy	n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
strep	n: (informal shorthand for “streptococcus”) a type of bacteria that can cause a range of infections, including strep throat and scarlet fever
amputation	n: the act of cutting off a part of the body surgically
pneumonia	n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
scalp	n: the skin that covers the top of a person’s head, together with the hair growing on it; also, the part of the body that is most vulnerable to an attack
ooze	v: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
thorn	n: a sharp, pointed projection or spine on a plant or animal; something that causes discomfort or irritation, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
squander	v: to spend or use something wastefully; to waste by spending or using too freely
heedless	adj: showing a lack of attention, care, or concern; negligent or reckless; characterized by a disregard for potential dangers or consequences
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
aquaculture	n: the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, seaweed, and shellfish for human consumption, as well as for environmental conservation and research purposes
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
citrus	n: a group of fruits that belong to the citrus family, including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits; the trees that bear these fruits
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
thoughtless	adj: lacking consideration for others; inconsiderate; not reflecting on one’s actions or words; showing a lack of thought or intelligence
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
superbug	n: a strain of bacteria that is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics, making it difficult or impossible to treat with traditional medications
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
lure	v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
asymmetric	adj: lacking symmetry or balance; not corresponding in size, shape, or degree; characterized by an uneven or unequal distribution or arrangement
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
gatekeeper	n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
fluorescent	adj: emitting or reflecting vibrant and vivid light, especially under ultraviolet light; describing a type of lamp or bulb that produces such light
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
cracker	n: a crisp, dry baked food usually made from flour and served as a snack or with soup or cheese; a person who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, commonly known as a hacker; a small firework that is designed to make a loud noise when ignited
deforest	v: to clear an area of forest or trees
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
forgo	v: to give up or abstain from something; to do without something that one might be entitled to
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life