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WordMeaningAdvanced
eageradj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
horrifyv: to shock or disgust greatly
assignv: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
chaptern: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
virusn: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
discussv: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
silentadj: without any or little sound
finn: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
straightadj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
clarifyv: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
boringadj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
sympatheticadj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
memorizev: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
definitionn: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
cluelessadj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation
bacterian: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
microscopen: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
horrorn: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
attachv: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
stomachn: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
spoilv: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
horribleadj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
ripv: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
floodn: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
nightmaren: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
craftyadj: skilled in deception or trickery; sly or cunning in the ways of achieving a goal
infectv: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
chopv: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
ridv: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
blueprintn: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
replacev: to take the place of something
instructionn: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
espionagen: the practice of spying or gathering confidential information about a country or organization for political or military purposes; the act of obtaining secret or confidential information by means of spies or secret agents
cloakn: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
extendedadj: longer than usual or anticipated
spillv: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
gutsyadj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
lysisn: the disintegration or rupture of a cell, typically caused by the action of an enzyme or other chemical agent; the breaking down of a chemical compound into smaller units
lysogenn: a bacterium or virus that has incorporated its genetic material into the genome of its host cell, remaining dormant until triggered by certain factors to enter into a lytic cycle
graduatedadj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
betv: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
stickv: 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
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
obsessionn: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
educationaladj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
engagingadj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
forbidv: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
slimen: a thick, slippery substance that is usually soft and wet
incomprehensibleadj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended
summarizev: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
bacteriophagen: (also “phage”) a virus that infects and destroys bacteria
introductionn: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
viraladj: relating to or caused by a virus
nucleusn: 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
acidn: 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
accurateadj: correct and exact in all details
fractionn: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
editv: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
tyrannyn: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
precisionn: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
storytellingn: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
uglyadj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
jeann: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
leggingn: a tight-fitting garment worn on the legs, usually made of a stretchy material like spandex or nylon, often worn as a fashion item or for exercise; protective coverings for the legs
emotionaladj: relating to people’s feelings
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
architectn: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
paraphrasev: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
sentimentaladj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
relevancen: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
disappointv: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
advocaten: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
dumbadj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
phn: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
absolutelyadv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
importancen: the quality of being important and worthy of note
specificadj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
ruinv: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
institutionalizev: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
perpetuatev: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
begv: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
beseechv: to ask or beg someone earnestly or urgently; to implore or plead for something with great sincerity or humility; to request or entreat someone with a strong sense of urgency or need
unlikelyadj: not probable or likely to happen
circumventv: to go around, avoid, or bypass something, often to achieve an intended goal or objective; to outmaneuver or outsmart a person or obstacle
dedicatev: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
conceptn: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
schoolern: a student who attends a school
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
equilibriumn: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
analogyn: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
awkwardadj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
fueln: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
misspellv: to spell incorrectly or wrongly; to use an incorrect spelling for a word
nonethelessadv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
appreciativeadj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
urgev: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
jargonn: specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group or profession that is often difficult for outsiders to understand; language that is full of technical slang or obscure terms and is often used to obscure or confuse rather than clarify
annoyingadj: making someone feel slightly angry