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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
beverage	n: a drink of any type
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
nestle	v: to settle comfortably or cozily into a place
nook	n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
clunky	adj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
intestine	n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products
pylorus	n: the valve at the exit of the stomach that regulates food in the small intestine
sphincter	n: a circular muscle that regulates the flow of material through a passage or opening, such as the anus or a valve in the digestive system
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
acetaldehyde	n: a colorless liquid organic compound that is present in some fruits and vegetables and is also produced naturally in the human body as a byproduct of the breakdown of alcohol
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
acetate	n: a synthetic material made from cellulose acetate that is used to make various consumer products such as clothing, upholstery, and packaging materials
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
elimination	n: the act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
neurotransmitter	n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles
glutamate	n: a salt or ester of glutamic acid, a natural amino acid found in proteins, that functions as a neurotransmitter and plays a key role in neural signaling and brain function
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
impede	v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
midbrain	n: a region of the brain that is located beneath the cerebral cortex and is involved in various sensory, motor, and autonomic functions
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
accumbens	n: (nucleus accumbens) an area of the brain located in the basal forebrain that has a significant role in the cognitive processing of motivation, aversion, reward
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
addictive	adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
squirt	v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
endorphin	n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
euphoria	n: a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or delight; a state of extreme joy or pleasure
relaxation	n: a state of being free from tension, stress, or anxiety; a condition of being relaxed, calm, and comfortable; a period of rest or leisure
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
outpace	v: to move or proceed at a faster rate than someone or something else; to surpass or exceed someone’s or something’s performance or ability
absorption	n: a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
identical	adj: being the exact same one
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
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
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
pleasurable	adj: giving satisfaction or pleasure; enjoyable
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
sedative	n: a drug or medication that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect on the body and mind; something that soothes or pacifies
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain