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Word	Meaning	Advanced
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
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
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
wean	v: to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother’s milk and to start or accustom to eating other food
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
antimicrobial	adj: having the ability to prevent or combat the growth of microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
fluffy	adj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
salmonella	n: a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning and other illnesses, commonly found in contaminated food or water
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
mint	n: a place where coins, paper money, or medals are produced under government authority; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
hospitalize	v: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
veterinarian	n: (formal for a vet) a medical professional who specializes in the care and treatment of animals, especially those that are domesticated or kept as pets
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
playbook	n: a set of strategies or tactics used in a particular situation, often in a business or political context; a guidebook or manual that outlines a specific plan of action
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
ferment	v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements
intestine	n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
starch	n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals
waffle	v: to speak or write, especially at great length, without saying anything important or useful; to be indecisive, or to vacillate between different options or actions; (noun) a crisp, light batter cake typically eaten for breakfast and often served with syrup
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
flora	n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
piglet	n: a young or small pig
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
microbiome	n: the community of microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that can usually be found living together in any given environment or the human body
acidic	adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
sauerkraut	n: a dish made of finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in brine
salami	n: a type of cured meat, typically made from beef or pork and sliced thinly for use in sandwiches or as an appetizer
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
microorganism	n: 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
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
gut	n: 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
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
two-pronged	adj: having two prongs:
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others