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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
constituent	n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
irrevocably	adv: in a way that is impossible to be changed, reversed, or recovered
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
gab	v: to talk or chat informally and at length, often in a relaxed or gossipy manner; to engage in idle or frivolous conversation; (noun) casual conversation or idle chatter
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
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
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
gunshot	n: the sound or act of firing a gun or other firearm, usually accompanied by a loud explosion and a projectile that is propelled toward the target
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
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.
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
semblance	n: the outward appearance or visible form of something, especially when it is different from the reality beneath; a vague or superficial similarity
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
aphasia	n: a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to use or understand words, often caused by brain damage, such as stroke, brain injury, or neurological condition, which can result in difficulty speaking, writing, reading, or comprehending language
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
treadmill	n: a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a moving belt on which the user walks, jogs, or runs in place; a monotonous, repetitive task or activity that feels like it is going nowhere, much like a person walking on a treadmill
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
scoot	v: to move or glide along quickly and smoothly on a surface, especially on a scooter or similar device
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
handlebar	n: a horizontal bar or rod attached to the front fork of a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicles, used as a handle for steering the vehicle
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
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
boondoggle	n: a wasteful or unnecessary project or activity; work or activity of little practical value but that appears to have a purpose
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
whirlwind	n: a very strong wind that moves rapidly in circles and causes a lot of damage
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
commuter	n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car
clockwise	adv: in a circular direction that follows the course of a clock’s hands or in a direction that is considered to be forward or positive
counterclockwise	adv: in a direction opposite to the rotation of a clock’s hands or opposite to the usual direction of movement or flow
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
entirely	adv: completely
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
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
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
resign	v: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
rendezvous	n: a meeting or appointment that has been arranged beforehand; a gathering of people in a pre-arranged location
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
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
replace	v: to take the place of something
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
prosthetic	adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
freezer	n: a device that keeps food, beverages, or other perishable items at low temperatures to maintain their freshness or preserve them for later use
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
appetizer	n: a small dish served before a meal to stimulate the appetite
dessert	n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
deadlock	n: a state of impasse or stalemate, where no progress or agreement can be made between conflicting parties or viewpoints; a situation where future action or decision-making is halted
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching