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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
paradise | n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth | |
yeast | n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
scalp | n: the skin that covers the top of a person’s head, together with the hair growing on it; also, the part of the body that is most vulnerable to an attack | |
dandruff | n: small pieces of dead skin that flake off from the scalp and collect in the hair or on clothing, associated with dryness or other scalp conditions | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
cavity | n: an empty space or hollowness within a solid object, especially within the body, such as a tooth or bone; a hole or depression in a surface or the ground | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
hide-out | n: a secret or remote place where a person can take refuge or hide, particularly from the authorities; a place used by criminals to hide from law enforcement | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
sebaceous | adj: relating to or secreting a fatty or oily substance, particularly in the skin or hair follicles, often associated with the formation of acne or other skin conditions | |
lubricate | v: to apply a substance, such as oil or grease, to reduce friction or wear on a surface | |
strengthen | v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
follicle | n: a small sac or cavity in the body, especially in the skin or scalp, that contains and nourishes a hair or feather; a small gland or sac that produces and releases a bodily secretion | |
consequently | adv: as a result or outcome of something | |
fungus | n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
saturated | adj: (of chemistry) describing a compound or substance that contains the maximum amount of a particular atom or group of atoms and has no further capacity to bond; (of nutrition) describing a food that is high in saturated fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease | |
fatty | adj: containing a lot of fat | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
neat | adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
irregular | adj: not having an even or balanced shape or arrangement; contrary to the usual rule, accepted order, or what is expected | |
kink | n: a tight curl, twist or bend in an object, particularly in a piece of wire, hose, or tubing; a peculiar or eccentric liking or habit | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
enzyme | n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
irregularly | adv: in a manner that deviates from the normal or expected pattern, often marked by inconsistency or unpredictability | |
leftover | adj: not consumed or used at the end of something | |
soak | v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money | |
pry | v: to force open or to try to get information from someone by asking too many questions | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
defensive | adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression | |
inflammation | n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury | |
itch | v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it | |
proliferate | v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
epidermis | n: the outermost layer of skin, composed of flat, scale-like cells that provide a protective barrier against external substances and help regulate body temperature | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
shed | v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage | |
churn | v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover | |
differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
grease | n: a thick, oily substance used to lubricate machines, surfaces, or moving parts; fat or oil used in cooking | |
clump | n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc. | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
flake | n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent | |
voracious | adj: having a very strong appetite or desire for something, especially for food or activity; extremely eager or enthusiastic for something | |
appetite | n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something | |
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 | |
byproduct | n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
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 | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
susceptible | adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
predisposition | n: a tendency or inclination to a particular behavior or condition, often due to genetic or environmental factors | |
permeable | adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
oxylipin | n: a type of molecule derived from the oxidation of fatty acids, with a variety of functions in inflammation, immune response, and other physiological processes | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
inhibit | v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal | |
inflame | v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
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 | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
hypothesize | v: to form or present a theory or explanation without sufficient evidence; to speculate | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
contagious | adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
staphylococcus | n: (also staph) a type of bacteria that can cause various types of infections in humans, including skin infections, pneumonia, and food poisoning | |
aureus | n: a type of bacteria, particularly the species Staphylococcus aureus, that can cause a range of infections in humans and animals, often resistant to antibiotics and can be difficult to treat; (adjective, “golden” or “of gold” in Latin) relating to something that is gold-colored or has properties similar to gold | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object |