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Word	Meaning	Advanced
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
radium	n: a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Ra and atomic number 88, often used in the treatment of some diseases such as cancer
toothpaste	n: a paste or gel used for cleaning the teeth and freshening the breath
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
glowing	adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
luminous	adj: emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining or glowing brightly; full of light or enlightenment
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
trio	n: a group or set of three people or things, especially musicians playing together
decorate	v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
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
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
tempera	n: a painting technique in which pigments are mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as egg yolk, to make a fast-drying paint
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
colic	n: a condition typically occurring in infants, characterized by severe and often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal or digestive disturbances
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
palsy	n: a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of movement or sensation due to damage or disease affecting the nervous system; paralysis or weakness
melancholy	n: a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or boredom, often accompanied by a lack of energy or motivation
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
opacity	n: the quality or state of being opaque (= not allowing light to pass through); a lack of transparency or clarity in a person’s behavior, motives, or communication
irresistible	adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
flashy	adj: attractive or impressive by being bright, expensive, large, etc.; (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
wallpaper	n: a decorative paper or fabric that is applied to walls or ceilings to enhance their appearance; a digital image used as a background on a computer screen
decoration	n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
arsenic	n: a poisonous chemical element that occurs naturally in some rocks and minerals and is sometimes used in pesticides and wood preservatives
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
repurpose	v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended
insecticide	n: a substance used to kill insects
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
ware	n: goods or merchandise that are offered for sale, typically referring to items that are produced in large quantities, such as kitchenware, software, and hardware
uranium	n: a chemical element with the symbol U, atomic number 92, that is a dense, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and is used as a fuel for nuclear power plants
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
confiscate	v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
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
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
deplete	v: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials
hazardous	adj: involving risk or danger; unsafe or unhealthy
vintage	adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past
fiesta	n: a festive celebration or party, often involving music, dancing, and abundant food and drink; a public or community celebration held for a special occasion or event
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
prune	n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth