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groceryn: a shop that sells food and other household items
fancyv: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
fair-traden: a movement that promotes fair payment and working conditions for producers in developing nations, typically in the context of international trade
organicadj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
originn: the first existence or beginning of something
splurgen: an extravagant or excessive expenditure, particularly on luxury items or activities; a sudden burst of activity or energy; (verb) to spend a lot of money on something indulgent or extravagant, often impulsively or without regard to one’s budget or financial situation
deemv: to consider or decide something in a particular way
blendv: to mix or combine two or more substances
superioradj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
explodev: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
investv: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
vainadj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
unfortunatelyadv: by bad luck; unluckily
neurosciencen: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
adon: an action, fuss, or commotion, often over a trivial or unimportant matter; unnecessary activity or effort
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
blindfoldn: a covering for the eyes used to block out light, particularly one used as a means of sensory deprivation or as a form of punishment or revenge; (verb) to cover someone’s eyes with a blindfold or similar material, often as a way of preventing them from seeing something or to make a game or activity more challenging
brewv: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
certaintyn: the state of being certain
alarmingadj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
delightn: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
relaxv: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
suddenlyadv: quickly and unexpectedly
horribleadj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
fantasticadj: extremely good; excellent
biasn: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
boldadj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
publiclyadv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
mockv: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
strikingadj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
assessv: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
tastyadj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
relyv: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
detectv: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
receptorn: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way
neuronn: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
convertv: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
liquidn: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
categorizev: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
saltinessn: the quality or state of being salty
souradj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
umamin: a taste sensation that is often described as savory, meaty, or brothy; one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter
odorn: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
dittoadv: used to indicate that the same thing mentioned previously is true again; in the same way; (noun) a symbol that means “the same as above” or “repeat,” often used in lists or tables to indicate that a previous item or value should be repeated
temperaturen: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
weavev: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
integratev: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
liftv: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
consciouslyadv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
misconceptionn: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
absoluteadj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
neuraladj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
interpretationn: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
consciousadj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
stimulusn: something that causes growth or arouses action
barriern: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
twistv: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
sufferv: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
blindadj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
spotn: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
courtesyn: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
assessorn: a person who evaluates or assesses something, particularly property or the value of assets for taxation or insurance purposes; a person who is appointed or elected to a position of authority, such as a judge or examiner
explicitadj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
entanglev: to become twisted or knotted together, especially in a way that makes it difficult to separate them; to involve in something complicated or difficult to escape
evaluatev: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
vanillan: a tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, particularly vanilla planifolia native to Mexico and Central America; a flavor derived from the vanilla bean, often used as a sweetening agent or condiment in desserts and beverages
dessertn: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
associatev: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
inextricableadj: unable to be separated or escaped from
exploitv: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
fascinatingadj: extremely interesting
constantlyadv: all the time
gastrointestinaladj: relating to the stomach and intestines, particularly about the digestive system or related disorders
tractn: 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
diametern: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
pupiln: the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye; a student in school or university
sweatn: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
slightlyadv: in a small degree or extent; a little
emotionn: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
intenseadj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
scanv: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
specificallyadv: only associated with or meant for one thing
techniquen: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
electroencephalographyn: (also “EEG”) a diagnostic medical procedure that involves the use of electrodes placed on the scalp to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain often used to assess and diagnose various neurological conditions
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
studn: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
electroden: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
electricaladj: relating to electricity
precisionn: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
minimizev: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
participatev: to take part in something
chinn: the lowermost part of a person’s face, below the mouth and above the neck
movementn: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
monitorv: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
blinkv: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
swallowv: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
stickv: 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
tonguen: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
dripv: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
proceduren: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
unrelatedadj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
investigatev: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
setupn: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
physiologicaladj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
gatewayn: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
capturev: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
subconsciousadj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
facialadj: of or relating to a person’s face
compromisev: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
surprisinglyadv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
suspectv: to consider anything to be actual or probable
calorien: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
subconsciouslyadv: in a way that is not fully conscious or aware of
tipn: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
icebergn: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
alikeadv: similar or identical in nature or appearance