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Word	Meaning	Advanced
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
steroid	n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs
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
broad	adj: very wide; general
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
subset	n: a set of things that are contained within another larger set; a portion or division of a group or category
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
testosterone	n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
body-building	n: the practice of developing and increasing the size, strength, and definition of muscles through exercise, diet, and sometimes the use of supplements or performance-enhancing drugs
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
androgen	n: a type of hormone that stimulates the development of male sexual characteristics, including body hair growth, muscle tissue growth, and deepening of the voice; naturally occurring androgens include testosterone
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
anabolic	n: a type of steroid or hormone that promotes tissue growth and repair and is often used illegally in sports to enhance athletic 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
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
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
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
stature	n: the height of a human or animal body; the level of respect or reputation that a person or entity holds in a particular community
recreational	adj: relating to or for leisure or pleasure; done for enjoyment rather than work or duty
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
cortisol	n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
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
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
undesirable	adj: not wanted or looked upon favorably; unwanted or unpleasant in nature, character, or appearance
outright	adj: completely; completely and without reservation; without any attempt at concealment
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
puberty	n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
impulsive	adj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
psychosis	n: a serious mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including hallucinations, delusions, and a lack of insight into one’s condition
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
reversible	adj: capable of being turned or done in the opposite direction or way; capable of being reversed or undone
clitoral	adj: relating to or involving the clitoris, a sensitive organ in female sexual anatomy that is key to sexual pleasure
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
estrogen	n: a category of female steroid sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
testicle	n: one of the two oval-shaped organs in men that produce sperm and testosterone; in animals, the equivalent organ responsible for producing sperm and often also regulating testosterone levels
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
fertility	n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants
sperm	n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal
semen	n: the fluid that contains sperm and is ejaculated during sexual activity, which may fertilize an egg and lead to pregnancy
polycystic	adj: characterized by the presence of multiple, fluid-filled sacs or cysts, especially in an organ or tissue of the body, commonly used to describe polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting women
ovary	n: either of the pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs; (of a plant) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
increasingly	adv: more and more
definitive	adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret