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Word	Meaning	Advanced
lighthearted	adj: carefree and cheerful; free from anxiety or seriousness; playful or humorous
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
electroshock	n: a medical treatment in which an electric current is passed through the brain to induce a seizure; also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
exorcise	v: to expel or remove an evil or malicious spirit from a person, place, or object through a religious or spiritual ceremony; to rid oneself or others of something that is believed to have a negative influence or control
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
convulsion	n: a violent, involuntary contraction or shaking of the muscles, especially those in the limbs or face; a sudden, intense, and often violent disturbance or upheaval
botanical	adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
camphor	n: a waxy white crystalline substance obtained from the wood of the camphor tree or synthesized chemically, often used in medical applications, as a fragrance, or for its insect-repellent properties
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
convulse	v: to experience a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, often caused by pain, illness, or emotional distress, or to make someone or something do this
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
kite	n: a toy made of a light frame covered with cloth or plastic and joined to a long string that you fly in the air
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
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
epilepsy	n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
frequent	adj: happening constantly
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
mutter	v: to speak or say something quietly and in a low voice; to make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath
gibberish	n: unintelligible or nonsensical language or speech; meaningless or difficult to comprehend talk or writing
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
defecate	v: to excrete waste material from the body through the anus; to pass feces
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
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
volt	n: a unit of measurement for electrical potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the force required to move one ampere of electric charge through one ohm of resistance
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
relapse	n: the fact of becoming ill or starting to misbehave again after making an improvement
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.
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
antidepressant	n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry
anesthetize	v: to administer a drug or other substance that causes a loss of sensation or consciousness, often to perform a medical procedure; to numb or dull a physical or emotional sensation
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
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
pharmacology	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on the body, including their properties, uses, and interactions with other substances
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
electroencephalography	n: (also “EEG”) a diagnostic medical procedure that involves the use of electrodes placed on the scalp to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain often used to assess and diagnose various neurological conditions
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
twitch	v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
understatement	n: an expression that describes something as less important or serious than it really is
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
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
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
increasingly	adv: more and more
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
bovine	adj: relating to or resembling cows or cattle; pertaining to the characteristics or behavior of bovines
stercus	n: a technical term for animal excrement or dung
tenure	n: the holding or possessing of a specific position, job, or property; the right to hold a position or property for a period of time
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
shuffle	v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
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
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
hospitalize	v: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
psychotherapy	n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
jaundiced	adj: having a yellowish or yellowish-green hue, especially as a symptom of liver disease; metaphorically, describing a prejudiced or cynical outlook or perspective
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
dreadfully	adv: extremely; causing or inspiring dread or fear; in a way that is very bad, unpleasant, or unfortunate
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
observance	n: the act or practice of following or adhering to a custom, rule, tradition, or obligation; the act of closely watching or observing something
throb	v: to beat with a strong, regular rhythm, as a pulse or a heart
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
munch	v: to chew or eat something noisily, often with the sound of crunching or crunching
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
lobotomy	n: a surgical procedure in which a section of the brain is removed or disconnected from the rest of the brain, often used as a treatment for mental illness in the past
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
cuckoo	n: a bird of the Cuculidae family, known for its distinctive call; (informally) a person who is crazy, eccentric, or foolish
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
stupor	n: a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility; a dazed or partially unconscious condition often resulting from the influence of drugs or alcohol
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
demonstrable	adj: capable of being demonstrated, proven, or shown; able to be observed or verified
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
coil	v: to wind something in a spiral or helical shape; to create a coil or coil-like shape; to group or organize something closely together in a circular or spiral pattern
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
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
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
haven	n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
resuscitate	v: to make someone or something active or vigorous again;
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
constantly	adv: all the time
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
bitter	adj: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; characterized by strong feelings of resentment, disappointment, or cynicism
dregs	n: the sediments or remnants of a liquid, often referring to particles or impurities that settle at the bottom of a container; the least desirable or lowest quality parts or people in a group or society
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
unscathed	adj: not harmed or injured; untouched or unharmed by a negative or dangerous situation
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
impostor	n: someone who pretends to be someone or something else to deceive others; a fraud
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
cusp	n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
redemption	n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value
resurrection	n: the act of being brought back to life or revived, especially after a period of death or dormancy; a rebirth or renewal of something that was thought to be lost or forgotten
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
resurrect	v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again
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