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novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
replenish | v: to fill something that had previously been emptied | |
arsenal | n: 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 | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
import | v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document; | |
antiviral | adj: inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses; (noun) any drug that destroys viruses | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
painstaking | adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
synthesize | v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
haystack | n: a large mound of hay, usually stacked in a conical or cylindrical shape, used for animal feed or bedding | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
magnet | n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel | |
compute | v: to make a mathematical calculation | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
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 | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
pathogen | n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
candid | adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
halicin | n: a type of antibiotic that was discovered through machine learning methods effective against a wide range of bacteria, including some that have become resistant to all known antibiotics | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
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. | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
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 | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
coli | n: a bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the human gut and is used as a model organism in molecular biology and biochemistry | |
penicillin | n: an antibiotic drug derived from mold and used to treat bacterial infections | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
criteria | n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided | |
tinker | v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
machinery | n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
freeze-dry | v: a method of preserving food or other substances by freezing them and then rapidly removing the frozen water by sublimation, creating a dried product that can be reconstituted by adding water | |
sensor | n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner | |
hydrate | v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
saliva | n: the clear liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands in the walls of the mouth and throat, helping to lubricate food during chewing and digestion | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
vapor | n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
fluorescent | adj: emitting or reflecting vibrant and vivid light, especially under ultraviolet light; describing a type of lamp or bulb that produces such light | |
inexpensive | adj: costing little; having a low price | |
handheld | adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
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.) | |
attenuate | v: to weaken or reduce the intensity of something, such as a sound, feeling, or substance; to make something thinner or less dense | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
antigen | n: a substance that triggers the body’s immune response (= the reaction for fighting infections) for defending the body, especially by producing antibodies (= proteins that identify and attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
antibody | n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
scalable | adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
superbug | n: a strain of bacteria that is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics, making it difficult or impossible to treat with traditional medications |