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Word	Meaning	Advanced
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
twirl	v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
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.
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
torso	n: the human trunk from the neck to the abdomen
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
quiver	v: to shake or tremble with a slight, rapid motion
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
audible	adj: able to be heard; loud enough to be heard clearly
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
lock-in	n: an event or situation in which people are unable to leave a specific location, such as a building or room until a particular condition is met or the time has passed
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
malady	n: a physical or psychological disorder or illness; an ailment or disease that causes discomfort, distress, or dysfunction
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
unspeakable	adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
anew	adv: in a new or different way
rabbi	n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
dangle	v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain
corporeal	adj: relating to the physical body, tangible or material in nature
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
cocoon	n: a protective covering spun by some insects and other invertebrates
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
mouthpiece	n: the part of a wind instrument that the player blows into; a device or object that is used for communication or expression
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
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
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
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
transcribe	v: to copy or reproduce something in written or printed form; to translate spoken language into written text
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
synagogue	n: (also “shul”) a Jewish house of worship, typically consisting of a hall for prayer and study and often containing a sanctuary, a social hall, and a collection of administrative offices
congregation	n: a group of people assembled, typically in a church or synagogue, for religious worship or other communal purposes; a gathering or collection of people or things in a specific location or context
nape	n: the back side of the neck
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
inchoate	adj: being in an early or incomplete stage; not fully formed or developed
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
protozoa	n: a diverse group of single-celled microorganisms that are classified as eukaryotic, meaning they have a distinct nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles found in a wide range of environments, from soil to water to the bodies of humans and animals
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
limber	v: to make or become more flexible, particularly with exercise or stretching; to prepare oneself mentally or physically for a task or activity
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
involuntary	adj: acting or done without or against one’s will
spasm	n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
react	v: to take action in response to something
tingle	v: to cause a stinging or prickling sensation; (noun) a feeling of slight numbness or a slight prickling or stinging sensation, typically as a result of cold or excitement
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
flickering	adj: shining or flashing in an unsteady or irregular way; fluctuating or wavering, often with regards to light or flame
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
twitch	v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
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
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
in-between	adj: occurring or existing between two things or points; intermediate in position, condition, or time
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
quadriplegia	n: paralysis of all four limbs and the torso, usually resulting from injury to the spinal cord in the neck region
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
heave	v: to lift or hoist something heavy with effort; to throw or hurl something, often with force; to rise or fall with a rhythmic motion, as in the heaving of the sea
stagnate	v: to remain still, inactive, or without growth or development; to become stale or foul-smelling due to a lack of circulation or movement
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
toddler	n: a young child who has recently learned to walk
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
frequent	adj: happening constantly
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
scalable	adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
rekindle	v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
peg	n: a small cylindrical or tapered pin used to fasten or secure something, such as clothing, on a line, or in carpentry and woodworking; (verb) to fasten or secure something using a peg or similar object; to mark or indicate a level or position using a peg or similar object
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion