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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
twin | n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother | |
sonogram | n: a visual representation or image obtained by using ultrasonic waves used for medical purposes such as viewing a fetus during pregnancy or examining internal organs | |
defect | n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
anencephaly | n: a congenital condition characterized by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp at birth | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
uterus | n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
trimester | n: approximately three months, especially one of the three three-month periods into which human pregnancy is traditionally divided; one of three divisions of an academic year | |
barrel | n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume | |
tunnel | n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars | |
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 | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
procure | v: to obtain, acquire, or secure something, often by effort or skill | |
transplant | v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
cuddle | v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
cord | n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment | |
liver | n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
cornea | n: the transparent layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps to focus light onto the retina | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
retina | n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
worthwhile | adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
waive | v: to give up or relinquish a claim or right voluntarily; to refrain from insisting on or enforcing a requirement or rule | |
adoption | n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
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 | |
jealousy | n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire | |
envy | v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
arrange | v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
retinoblastoma | n: a rare type of malignant tumor that develops in the retina of the eye, primarily affecting young children, characterized by abnormal cell growth and can lead to vision loss or other eye-related complications if left untreated | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
indebted | adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
interchange | n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes | |
criteria | n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
specimen | n: an individual example or sample of something, typically used to represent a larger group or category | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
heirloom | n: a valuable object, typically a piece of jewelry, artwork, or household item, that is passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom; something that has special sentimental or historical value | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
certificate | n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true | |
inactivate | v: to make something idle or inoperative; to release from military service or remove from the active list of military service | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
freezer | n: a device that keeps food, beverages, or other perishable items at low temperatures to maintain their freshness or preserve them for later use | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
gratify | v: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
coworker | n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization | |
insignificant | adj: of little importance, influence, or power | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
everlasting | adj: lasting forever or indefinitely; eternal or infinite in duration, also used to describe something unchanging, constant, or enduring | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand |