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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
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
dour	adj: stern, unyielding, or gloomy in appearance or manner; unfriendly or humorless
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
obligatory	adj: required by a rule, law, or social convention; compulsory
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
antidepressant	n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
rout	n: a disorderly retreat or defeat of an army or group; a decisive defeat
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
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
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
pessimism	n: a tendency to see the worst in things and anticipate adverse outcomes; a belief that the world is generally bad or that something will go wrong more often than it will go right
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
infantile	adj: relating to or characteristic of infants or infancy; behaving in an immature or childish manner; lacking maturity or sophistication
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
psychoanalysis	n: a system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental and emotional disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind
psychotherapy	n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
react	v: to take action in response to something
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
bitter	adj: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; characterized by strong feelings of resentment, disappointment, or cynicism
averse	adj: feeling strong dislike, opposition, or reluctance towards something; having a strong inclination against or avoidance of something
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
imminent	adj: coming or likely to happen very soon
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
endogenous	adj: originating or arising from within an organism, system, or process rather than from external factors; pertaining to internal causes or influences
opioid	n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
cortisol	n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
gloom	n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty
actively	adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination
unhappiness	n: a feeling or state of being unhappy, discontented, or dissatisfied; the opposite of happiness, characterized by sadness, sorrow, or lack of fulfillment
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
recur	v: to happen repeatedly or occur again from time to time; to come back or return to one’s mind or awareness
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
reciprocal	adj: given or felt by each toward the other; mutual; corresponding or interchangeable
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
schadenfreude	n: pleasure or joy derived from the misfortune, pain, or discomfort of others
misfortune	n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble
malicious	adj: intended to do harm or upset other people; having the nature of the harm
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
offset	v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
consonant	n: a speech sound that is produced by completely or partially blocking the airflow through the mouth; a letter or group of letters representing a consonant sound, for example, “b,” “c,” “d,” etc.
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
dissonant	adj: sounds that are not in harmony or are in conflict with one another; an uncomfortable or tense feeling caused by conflicting ideas or emotions
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
unaccountable	adj: not able to be explained or justified, often in a way that suggests something suspicious or dishonest is going on; not responsible or answerable for one’s actions or behavior
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
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
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
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
frontal	adj: relating to the front; situated at or directed towards the front; frontal can also refer to a meteorological term for a weather system that is moving from west to east
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
orgasm	n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
salience	n: the quality of being prominent, significant, or relevant; the degree to which something stands out or is noticeable
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
opiate	n: a drug or substance derived from opium or having similar effects, often used for pain relief or to induce sleep; something that dulls or lulls the senses, emotions, or thoughts
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
oxytocin	n: a hormone secreted by the pituitary which stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor (= the process of pushing out a baby) and the ejection of milk
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
zygomatic	adj: relating to the zygoma bone, which is a facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek, often used to describe features or structures related to this bone
crinkle	v: to form wrinkles, creases, or folds in a surface, especially in cloth or paper, often causing it to make a rustling sound; to make a rustling or crackling sound
orbicularis	adj: referring to a circular or orb-shaped structure or muscle, specifically, relating to the orbicularis oculi muscle surrounding the eye socket
oculist	n: a medical professional who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye; an ophthalmologist or an optometrist
extrovert	n: a person who is outgoing, sociable, and confident
introvert	n: a shy and reticent person
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
unmask	v: to reveal the true identity, nature, or motives of someone or something that has been concealed or hidden; to expose falsehoods and pretenses
biophilia	n: a deeply ingrained human affinity or love for the natural world and living organisms coined by biologist E.O. Wilson, which refers to the innate connection and attraction humans have toward nature
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
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
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
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
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
subjective	adj: based on a personal perspective or feeling rather than an unbiased or objective view; influenced by personal opinions, interpretations, or feelings
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
unnatural	adj: not in accordance with the normal or natural order or not normal, typical, or expected
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
underlie	v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
lust	n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
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
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
infatuate	v: to be inspired with a very strong but usually short-lived passion, love, or admiration for someone or something
astray	adv: away from the right path or direction
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
prowess	n: exceptional or superior skill or ability, particularly in a physical or athletic context; valorous bravery or courage
submissive	adj: inclined or willing to submit or yield to authority, domination, or direction; obedient or compliant; meek or passive
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
expertise	n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
materialism	n: a philosophical belief that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that everything, including thought, feeling, mind, and consciousness, can be reduced to matter and physical explanations
avid	adj: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, especially of an interest or activity
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
derail	v: to cause a train or tram to run off the tracks accidentally; to run off or leave the rails accidentally
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
actualize	v: to make real or concrete; to bring into existence or implementation; to fulfill or realize a potential or intention
transcendent	adj: going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or knowledge; surpassing the usual or expected; exalted or sublime
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open