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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
kombucha	n: a fermented beverage made by adding a culture of bacteria and yeast to sweetened tea, resulting in a slightly effervescent, tart, and tea-like flavored drink, often consumed for its potential health benefits
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
symbiotic	adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist
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
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
cellulose	n: a complex carbohydrate that is the main structural component of plant cell walls and fibers; a substance used to make paper, textiles, and other materials
fermentation	n: the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of the heat
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
organism	n: a tiny living thing
acetic	adj: relating to vinegar or containing acetic acid (= a colorless, pungent-smelling liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH); having a sour or sharp taste or smell resembling vinegar
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
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
ferment	v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
optimum	adj: the best or most favorable; the ideal or most advantageous; the point at which something operates at peak performance or efficiency
thermostat	n: a device that automatically regulates temperature by controlling the heating or cooling system based on the temperature in a room or building
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
nanoscale	adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
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
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
lightweight	adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
conventionally	adv: in a way that follows accepted customs, rules, or standards; in a way that is typical or traditional
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
seam	n: a line of stitching or joining where two pieces of fabric or material are united; also, a narrow furrow or fissure in rock or soil
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
indigo	adj: a deep blue or purple-blue color; also, the plant that yields Indigo dye
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
immediately	adv: now or without delay
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
hydrophobic	adj: tending to repel or be unreactive towards the water; lacking affinity for water
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
compatible	adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
biodegrade	v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
peel	v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
increasingly	adv: more and more
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
lee	n: the side or part that is sheltered or facing away from the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing; a position or location protected from the full force or effects of something, particularly the wind
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation