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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
sympathetic | adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation | |
memorize | v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
clueless | adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation | |
bacteria | n: 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 | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
stomach | n: 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 | |
spoil | v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
crafty | adj: skilled in deception or trickery; sly or cunning in the ways of achieving a goal | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
chop | v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
espionage | n: 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 | |
cloak | n: 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 | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
gutsy | adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges | |
lysis | n: 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 | |
lysogen | n: 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 | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
bet | v: 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 | |
stick | v: 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 | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
slime | n: a thick, slippery substance that is usually soft and wet | |
incomprehensible | adj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended | |
summarize | v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something | |
bacteriophage | n: (also “phage”) a virus that infects and destroys bacteria | |
introduction | n: 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 | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
nucleus | n: 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 | |
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 | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
tyranny | n: 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 | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
legging | n: 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 | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
paraphrase | v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning | |
sentimental | adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
ph | n: 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 | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
perpetuate | v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
beseech | v: 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 | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
circumvent | v: to go around, avoid, or bypass something, often to achieve an intended goal or objective; to outmaneuver or outsmart a person or obstacle | |
dedicate | v: 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 | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
schooler | n: a student who attends a school | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
equilibrium | n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced | |
analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
misspell | v: to spell incorrectly or wrongly; to use an incorrect spelling for a word | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
appreciative | adj: 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 | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
urge | v: 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 | |
jargon | n: 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 | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry |