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Word	Meaning	Advanced
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
inscription	n: a message or design that is written or engraved on a surface of something, such as stone or metal
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
equinox	n: either of two times of the year, usually in March and September, when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in equal amounts of daylight and darkness worldwide
bathe	v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
pine	n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
waltz	n: a ballroom dance in triple time that originated in Vienna and is characterized by a flowing, graceful style and a strong accent on the first beat of each measure
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
publicize	v: to make information or news publicly known or communicated, to promote or spread awareness of
ventral	adj: relating to or situated on or toward the belly or underside of an animal or organ; opposite of dorsal
integument	n: a tough outer covering, especially that of an animal or plant, such as a skin or shell
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
stimulant	n: a substance or drug that increases or heightens physiological or nervous system activity typically used to improve alertness, attention, or concentration
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
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
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
reptilian	adj: resembling or characteristic of reptiles, a diverse group of cold-blooded animals that are characterized by their scaly skin, internal fertilization, and typically laying eggs on land; cold-blooded; crafty or treacherous
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
posse	n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
cease	v: to stop an action or event
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
mating	n: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
pony	n: a small horse
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
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
accumbens	n: (nucleus accumbens) an area of the brain located in the basal forebrain that has a significant role in the cognitive processing of motivation, aversion, reward
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
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
homeostasis	n: the maintenance of stability or balance within an organism or system through various physiological processes that regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
withdrawal	n: the act of taking money out of an account; the act of ceasing to participate in an activity and moving or taking something away or back
relapse	n: the fact of becoming ill or starting to misbehave again after making an improvement
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
addictive	adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
scruffy	adj: unkempt or shabby in appearance; scrappy or disreputable in behavior or attitude
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
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
picky	adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences
ethology	n: the scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in their natural habitat and in relation to their evolutionary history and ecological environment
favoritism	n: the act of giving one person or group unfair support by someone in authority
selective	adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
attraction	n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity
definite	adj: clearly defined or determined; having no doubt or uncertainty; precise or exact
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
instantly	adv: immediately
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
carriage	n: a wheeled vehicle used for transportation, typically pulled by horses or an engine; a part of a train that carries passengers; the act or process of transporting or conveying someone or something
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
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
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
personality	n: a person’s distinct combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define them as an individual and set them apart from others
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
concoct	v: to make something, especially food, by mixing or adding different things; to invent a story or plan, especially for a dishonest purpose
questionnaire	n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
serotonin	n: a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses) involved in, e.g., sleep, emotion, and memory
estrogen	n: a category of female steroid sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics
testosterone	n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
broad	adj: very wide; general
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
lug	v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion
yesteryear	n: the past, especially a past era or time period that is now considered outdated
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
swivel	v: to rotate or turn around a fixed point or axis, often used to describe the action of a chair or other similar object that can rotate horizontally; (noun) a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to it to rotate or turn around freely
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
cajole	v: to persuade or coax someone through flattery, coaxing, or gentle pleading; to convince someone to do something by using sweet talk or deceptive promises
reprimand	v: to express severe disapproval of someone, typically in a formal statement or action; (noun) a rebuke or scolding given to someone, especially by an authority figure, for a mistake or misbehavior
side-by-side	adj: describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other, in close proximity, and typically in a parallel manner; (adverb) next to each other, with one thing positioned close to the other
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something