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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
childbirth | n: the act or process of giving birth to a baby | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
complication | n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused | |
equate | v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous | |
maternal | adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child | |
utterly | adv: completely or absolutely | |
appalling | adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
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 | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
reprehensible | adj: deserving of criticism or condemnation due to being morally wrong, shameful, or improper | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
unchanged | adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
disparity | n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things | |
woe | n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness | |
inadequate | adj: not sufficient or enough | |
precursor | n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
drastic | adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact | |
abundantly | adv: in large quantities; plentifully | |
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 | |
dismiss | v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
disregard | v: to pay no attention to or to ignore someone or something | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
uncommon | adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
blatantly | adv: in a way that is very obvious, unsubtle, or conspicuous; without any attempt to conceal or disguise | |
overt | adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret | |
covert | adj: kept secret or concealed; not openly practiced or engaged in | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
dual | adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements | |
sociology | n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
mast | n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails | |
lieutenant | n: a deputy or subordinate officer; a military officer ranking below a captain; a naval rank or officer | |
commander | n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force | |
alumni | n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
epidemiology | n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
distress | n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
articulate | v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
confidant | n: a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, often in a trusting and intimate manner; a close friend or trusted advisor | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
advancement | n: the development, improvement, or progress of something | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
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 | |
heed | v: to pay attention to or take notice of something, particularly a warning or piece of advice; to listen to and comply with something | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
fearless | adj: having no fear; brave | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
cherish | v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
epicenter | n: the point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
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 | |
entrenched | adj: established firmly and securely | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
definitive | adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
checklist | n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
panacea | n: a remedy or solution that is believed to be a cure for all illnesses or problems; something that is seen as a universal cure-all | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
explicit | adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
quo | n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
legislative | adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
postpartum | adj: occurring after childbirth or delivery; (noun) the time after delivery when the mother’s body begins to recover from the effects of pregnancy and childbirth | |
enshrine | v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
tilt | v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
counteract | v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
acknowledged | adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid | |
overturn | v: to turn something upside down; to upset | |
prejudice | n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
daydreaming | n: the act of thinking about something that you would prefer to be doing or have happened to you | |
embodiment | n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea | |
margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
needless | adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences |