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Word	Meaning	Advanced
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
clog	v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
ventilation	n: the provision of fresh air, especially to a room or building
replace	v: to take the place of something
supervisor	n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
logbook	n: a book or record that is used to keep track of important information, particularly related to the operation or maintenance of a vehicle, vessel, or other equipment or system
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
anthrax	n: a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that can affect both humans and animals; it is characterized by a range of symptoms, including skin blisters, fever, and difficulty breathing, and can be fatal if left untreated
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
bioweapon	n: a biological agent or toxin that is intentionally used as a weapon to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants and to disrupt social, economic, or political stability
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
biosecurity	n: a set of measures and protocols designed to protect against the risks associated with the intentional or accidental release of biological agents, such as viruses or bacteria that could cause harm to humans, animals, or plants
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
subfield	n: a specialized area of study within a particular field of study
superbug	n: a strain of bacteria that is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics, making it difficult or impossible to treat with traditional medications
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
variant	n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
transmissible	adj: of or connected with something, such as a disease or trait, able to be passed or transmitted from one person or organism to another
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
unusually	adv: in a way that is not typical or expected
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
consequently	adv: as a result or outcome of something
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
decontaminate	v: to remove or neutralize harmful substances, such as toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, or infectious agents, from a person, object, or environment
airtight	adj: tightly sealed or enclosed, with no spaces through which air or other substances can pass; completely secure or reliable
spacesuit	n: a protective garment that astronauts wear and other space travelers when outside a spacecraft or in a space environment
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
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
inconsequential	adj: of little or no importance or significance; trivial or negligible
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
disinfect	v: to clean something using chemicals or other materials that kill germs or bacteria, making it safe and free from harmful microorganisms
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
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
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
vial	n: a small glass container, especially one containing liquid medicine or perfume
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
secured	adj: fixed or fastened firmly in place; made safe or protected from harm or danger
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
unknowingly	adv: without intention or being aware of what is happening
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
near-miss	n: an incident or event that almost resulted in a serious accident or disaster but was ultimately avoided by chance, luck, or the timely intervention of someone or something
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
spillover	n: the occurrence of a disease or infection spreading from one species to another, often from animals to humans; (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome