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squishyadj: soft and yielding to the touch; easily deformed
microscopicadj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
creaturen: a living being, especially an animal
fungusn: 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
driftv: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
ductn: a tube, pipe, or channel for conveying air, water, or other substances
allergyn: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs
mildewn: a thin, white, or grayish fungus, typically appearing on organic matter or plants that are damp or in a warm place
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
munchv: to chew or eat something noisily, often with the sound of crunching or crunching
odorn: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
fecesn: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
sprayn: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
flushv: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
toiletn: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
miten: a tiny arachnid-like creature that is related to ticks and spiders and often lives as a parasite on plants or animals
squirmv: to twist, wiggle, or contort the body uncomfortably or awkwardly, often due to embarrassment, discomfort, or nervousness
leakv: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
gutn: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
grossadj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
desperateadj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
bleachv: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach
adversaryn: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
bugn: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
sinkv: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
devisev: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
eradicatev: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
exterminatev: to destroy completely, often referring to the eradication of pests or weeds
disinfectv: to clean something using chemicals or other materials that kill germs or bacteria, making it safe and free from harmful microorganisms
strivev: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
ignorev: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
featn: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
microben: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
uncoverv: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
intimateadj: having a very close friendship, personal
boringadj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
couchn: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
backyardn: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
bellyn: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
microorganismn: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
tweezev: to pluck or remove hairs, particularly from the face or other sensitive areas, using a pair of tweezers (= a small hand-held tool used for grasping and manipulating small objects with precision) or other specialized tools
advancev: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
techniquen: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
spidern: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
cockroachn: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
clingv: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
waspn: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals
junglen: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
unfoldv: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
petrin: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria
vibrantadj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
beholdv: to look at and observe with attention
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
cosmosn: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
nestn: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
fluffyadj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur
dinosaurn: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
graduaten: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
fann: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
crushv: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
toilv: to work hard and persistently; to engage in physically or mentally demanding tasks or activities for extended periods of time
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
investigatev: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
catalogn: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
diversityn: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
alchemyn: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
transformv: to change in outward structure or looks;
arsenaln: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
toxicadj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
batteryn: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
nuggetn: a small piece of gold or other precious metal or mineral found ready-formed in the earth; a small round piece of some food
inedibleadj: not suitable or safe to be eaten; not fit for consumption due to being unappetizing, toxic, or harmful
nutritiveadj: providing nourishment or nutrition; having the quality or ability to nourish or enhance physical well-being
alcoholn: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
flavorn: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
soiln: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
mundaneadj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
blandadj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
monumentaladj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
pollutionn: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
suitedadj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
pestn: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
pluckv: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
traitn: a particular feature of your nature
commercen: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
delightn: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
tartn: a small pastry with a sweet or savory filling, typically with a shortcrust pastry base; a woman who is perceived to be sexually promiscuous; (adjective) sharp, tangy, or acidic in taste
souradj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
dirtn: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
noveln: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
antibioticn: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
superbugn: a strain of bacteria that is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics, making it difficult or impossible to treat with traditional medications
awesomeadj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
medicationn: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
pondn: a small, shallow lake
scumn: a layer of unwanted or unclean material that forms on the surface of a liquid or a solid, often containing dirt, oil, or other debris, also used figuratively to describe undesirable people or groups
tragicadj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
cown: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
dungn: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
unremarkableadj: ordinary and not particularly interesting
discussv: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
vaccinatev: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease