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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
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.) | |
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 | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
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 | |
mRNA | n: (an abbreviation for messenger RNA) a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene, and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
mind-blowing | adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
inject | v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube) | |
bloodstream | n: the blood flowing through the body | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
vase | n: a container, typically ornamental, for holding flowers or other decorative objects | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
nucleus | n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
lipid | n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells | |
nanoparticle | n: a particle of matter that is between 1 and 100 nanometres (nm) in diameter | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
diameter | n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference | |
fatty | adj: containing a lot of fat | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
membrane | n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
phospholipid | n: a type of lipid that is an essential component of cell membranes, consisting of a phosphate group (= a chemical compound made up of phosphorus and oxygen), glycerol (= a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid), and fatty acid chains | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
cholesterol | n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
prone | adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward | |
stiff | adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner | |
wedge | n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
injection | n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe | |
ion | n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
proprietor | n: a person who owns and runs a business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
reassure | v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
converge | v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
polyethylene | n: a synthetic resin or plastic material with a high strength-to-weight ratio used in a variety of applications, including packaging, insulation, and construction; often abbreviated as PE | |
glycol | n: a type of organic compound containing two hydroxyls (-OH) groups, often used as a coolant or antifreeze in vehicles, airplanes, and industrial processes | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
allergic | adj: having or caused by an allergy | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
routinely | adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
cosmetic | adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive | |
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 | |
latex | n: a milky, often white, liquid that is produced by certain plants or can be created synthetically and is used in a variety of products such as gloves, balloons, paint, and mattresses; a water-based paint that uses latex as a binder | |
allergy | n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
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 | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
swift | adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
swap | v: to give something and receive something in trade | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
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. | |
cyst | n: a sac, cavity, or abnormal growth in the body that is typically filled with fluid or semisolid material; usually benign but can also be cancerous and require treatment | |
fibrosis | n: the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue, often associated with inflammation, scarring, or injury; a pathological condition that can affect various organs and tissues of the body, leading to impaired function and potential organ failure | |
muscular | adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force | |
dystrophy | n: a group of inherited disorders that involve the progressive weakening and wasting of muscles or tissues, often leading to disability or organ failure; commonly characterized by muscle weakness, atrophy, and degeneration | |
sickle | n: a tool consisting of a short curved blade with a handle, used for cutting grass or grain; also a symbol associated with harvest or death | |
anemia | n: a medical condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, or difficulty breathing; a lack of vitality or liveliness in something | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
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 | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
pathogen | n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
malaria | n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
catalyst | n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself | |
niche | n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
cusp | n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease |