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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
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 | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
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 | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
reproduce | v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
proxy | n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
MRI | n: (abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging) a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
neural | adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
electroencephalography | n: (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 | |
electrode | n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region | |
slosh | v: to move the liquid around, usually inside a container, with a splashing or slapping sound; to move clumsily through water or mud | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
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 | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
preface | n: an introduction or preliminary statement, particularly to a book or other written work, that provides context or sets out the author’s purpose or perspective | |
outline | v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
recognizable | adj: easy to become aware of or identify | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
degenerate | v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
pierce | v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument | |
drill | n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
gigantic | adj: extremely large | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
disorder | n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
stroke | n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc. | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
probe | n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
hindsight | n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
deregulation | n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
typo | n: a mistake made in typing or the reproduction of a text | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
bandwidth | n: the amount of data that can be transmitted or processed at one time often used to describe the capacity of electronic communication or computing systems | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
dorsal | adj: located on the back, particularly the upper surface of an animal’s body; related to or pertaining to the back | |
prefrontal | adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
reorganize | v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
pathology | n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
retrospect | n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished | |
amphetamine | n: a synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, typically prescribed to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, known to increase alertness, focus, and energy levels | |
schizophrenia | n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior | |
prescribe | v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
satirical | adj: characterized by the use of criticism that ridicules human folly, vices, or weaknesses through humor, irony, or sarcasm | |
fetch | v: to go and bring back something or someone; to retrieve or obtain something | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result |