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Word	Meaning	Advanced
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
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
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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
cripple	v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
poliomyelitis	n: a viral disease caused by the poliovirus, often affecting the nervous system and leading to paralysis (= being unable to move the body) or muscle weakness
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
snuff	n: finely ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose as a form of tobacco use; a type of scented tobacco that is often used for aromatic purposes in candles or incense; (verb) to extinguish or put out
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
payoff	n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk
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
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
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)
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
forego	v: to precede or go before something in time or order; to give up, relinquish or do without something, usually by choice or obligation
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
vial	n: a small glass container, especially one containing liquid medicine or perfume
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
telltale	adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something
rash	n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
peacetime	n: the state of a country or the world during a period when there is no war
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
headlong	adv: with great speed or force; in a rush, or without caution
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
swelter	v: to feel extremely hot and uncomfortable
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
cease	v: to stop an action or event
truce	n: a cessation or suspension of hostilities between warring parties, usually for a specified period, as a treaty, armistice, or other agreement
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
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
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
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
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
rotary	adj: relating to, revolving around, or characterized by rotation or a revolving motion
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
vitamin	n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
measles	n: a highly infectious viral disease that causes fever, red spots on the skin, and other flu-like symptoms, typically affects children
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
irrespective	adv: without taking something into account; regardless of
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
stronghold	n: a fortress or secure place that is difficult to capture, especially one used as a center of military operations
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
crutch	n: a device used to provide support or stability to a person with limited mobility or strength, such as a cane, walker, or pair of crutches; anything that is relied upon excessively or used as a way of avoiding difficulty or responsibility
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
nursery	n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes
rhyme	n: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
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
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
immediately	adv: now or without delay
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
berserk	adj: in a state of wild, frenzied, or unrestrained behavior; acting or behaving in a violent, irrational, or uncontrollable manner
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
entirely	adv: completely
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely