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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
housewife	n: a woman who manages a household, particularly one who stays at home to take care of children and domestic duties
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
participate	v: to take part in something
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
retrovirus	n: a type of RNA virus that uses the enzyme reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA into DNA, which then inserts itself into the host cell’s genome, which can cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals, including HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
fare	n: the price paid for travel on a particular mode of transportation, such as a train, bus, or plane; the cost of admission or entrance to an event or location
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
high-profile	adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
clinician	n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients
improve	v: to make or become better
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
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
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
authorize	v: to give official permission or approval for something to happen; to empower or give authority to someone or something
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
incidence	n: the frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a specific population, group, or area; the occurrence or manifestation of something, especially something harmful or unpleasant
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
litigation	n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
prevalence	n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
scientifically	adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science
questionable	adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
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
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
lengthy	adj: tediously continuing for a long time; very long in time or size
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
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
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
regimen	n: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
accessible	adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
primordial	adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
nongovernmental	adj: not belonging to or controlled by a government
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
justify	v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
cope	v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
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
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
conscience	n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
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.)
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
owe	v: to be under a moral or legal obligation to pay or do something in return for something received;
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
selfless	adj: concerned more with the needs and desires of others than with one’s own; unselfish; altruistic
humane	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering