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Word	Meaning	Advanced
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
venom	n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
riddle	n: a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way, and that has a surprising answer, often asked as a game
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
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
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
stipend	n: a fixed sum of money paid regularly, often as a salary or allowance, to support a particular activity or role, such as a student or trainee
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
refurbish	v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
caucus	n: a private meeting of a political group or party to discuss policies, tactics, and strategy; a closed meeting or assembly of people with shared interests or goals, often to make decisions or coordinate actions
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
ethic	n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
pickup	n: a type of vehicle with an open-air cargo bed at the back used for transporting goods or equipment; the act of collecting or gathering someone or something from a particular location; a warrant to take someone into custody
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
handy	adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
Creole	n: a person of mixed European and African descent, especially in the Caribbean; a language that has developed from a mixture of different parent languages, often with European and African influences
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
med	adj: (short for medical) relating to the field of medicine, which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders; (short for medication) a substance or drug that is used to treat a medical condition or alleviate symptoms
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
evangelical	adj: relating to or advocating a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and faith over religious rituals and central authority within the church
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
shanty	n: a small, crudely built, usually temporary house or dwelling; often used to describe a rough or inexpensive structure
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
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
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
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
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
lancet	n: a sharp, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions or punctures, typically in medical procedures
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
infant	n: a baby or very young child
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
rotation	n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center
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
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
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
cripple	v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
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
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
midwife	n: a person trained to assist women during childbirth and to provide care for the mother and baby
replace	v: to take the place of something
shaman	n: a person who is regarded as having access to the spirit world and who typically acts as a healer or intermediary between spirits and humans in certain cultures and traditions
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
inkling	n: a slight or vague understanding or idea of something; a hint or intimation of something, often something that is not fully understood or realized
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
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
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
cholera	n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
decamp	v: to suddenly leave a place, especially a temporary residence or a location where one has been staying for a period of time; to depart hastily or secretly
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
accredit	v: to give official recognition or approval to an individual, organization, or educational institution; to attribute something to a particular source or cause
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
inspection	n: the act of examining, assessing, or reviewing something to ensure its accuracy, quality, safety, or compliance; the process of investigating or evaluating something
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mettle	n: a person’s ability to cope with difficult situations or face adversity with courage, resilience, and determination; one’s character or temperament
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
fluent	adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
mule	n: a domesticated animal used for riding, carrying loads, and farm work, characterized by its long ears, short mane, and sturdy build
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle