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Word	Meaning	Advanced
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
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
pathetic	adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability
second-rate	adj: of inferior quality or standard; not of the highest or best quality; mediocre
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
pitiable	adj: deserving or arousing compassion, sympathy, or pity; evoking feelings of sadness or sorrow
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
martyrdom	n: the act or experience of suffering or dying for a cause, belief, or principle, which often implies sacrifice and is associated with individuals who endure persecution or hardship due to their convictions
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
pernicious	adj: causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual way
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
salesperson	n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
aback	adv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something
entirely	adv: completely
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
slurry	n: a semi-liquid mixture, typically a combination of water, mud, or industrial waste; a thin, watery mixture of cement or other building material used to fill in gaps or cover surfaces
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
resonant	adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
frequent	adj: happening constantly
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
creamy	adj: having the texture or consistency of cream; smooth and soft in texture; containing or resembling cream in taste, texture, or appearance
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
acceptance	n: the act of agreeing or approving, or the state of being agreed or approved
coincide	v: to take place at or near the same time
unconditional	adj: not subject to any conditions; absolute or complete; not limited by any qualifications or restrictions
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
diastrophism	n: the process of deformation of the Earth’s crust due to tectonic forces, resulting in the formation of mountains, valleys, and other geological features, which includes processes such as folding, faulting, and warping
disable	v: to cause someone or something to become unable to function properly or as intended; to incapacitate or immobilize
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
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
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
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
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
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
bioethics	n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
sanatorium	n: a medical facility or institution for the long-term treatment or care of people with chronic illnesses or diseases, especially tuberculosis
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
infant	n: a baby or very young child
cochlea	n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
facsimile	n: an exact copy or replica of a document, artwork, or other objects, often produced through photographic or digital means
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
achondroplasia	n: a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal growth of the bones, resulting in dwarfism, which is the most common form of disproportionate short stature and is caused by a mutation in a gene that affects bone growth
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
terminate	v: to bring to an end or stop
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
heroine	n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
cease	v: to stop an action or event
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
atrocious	adj: shockingly bad or unpleasant; extremely cruel or brutal
spectacle	n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
retardant	n: a substance used to slow or prevent the spread of fire; a chemical added to a material to make it less flammable; (adjective) of or relating to something that slows down or inhibits a process or action
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
inferno	n: a place or condition of intense suffering, especially Hell, in traditional Christian beliefs
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
prodigy	n: a young person who possesses exceptional talent or ability, especially in an area that is normally associated with adult expertise; a person or thing that inspires awe or wonder
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
subtractive	adj: characterized by taking away or removing something; involving the process of subtracting or reducing something from a larger whole or total
additive	n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
asymmetrical	adj: lacking symmetry or balance; unevenly or irregularly shaped; not corresponding in terms of quantity, size, or position
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
hydrocephalus	n: a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (= a clear, colorless fluid that circulates in and around the brain and spinal cord) accumulates in the ventricles of the brain, causing pressure and enlargement of the head; a congenital condition or one that can develop as a result of injury or illness
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
cramp	n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress
ensnare	v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally
fatherhood	n: the state or experience of being a father, including the rights, responsibilities, and joys associated with raising a child
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
bewitch	v: to attract or interest someone a lot so that they cannot think in a sensible way
splendor	n: great brightness; brilliant or stunning appearance; magnificence
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
abject	adj: extremely unpleasant and degrading; physically or emotionally impoverished; miserable, wretched, and hopeless
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
thankless	adj: referring to a situation or activity that brings no gratitude or recognition from others; not receiving thanks or appreciation for one’s efforts or actions
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
plank	n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes