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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
incidentally | adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
ribcage | n: the bony structure in the chest that protects the heart and lungs, composed of twelve pairs of curved bones called ribs that are joined to the spine in the back and the breastbone (sternum) in the front | |
terribly | adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
intercostal | adj: located between or among the ribs; relating to the intercostal muscles, which aid in breathing by raising and lowering the ribcage | |
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 | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
strap | n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
belt | v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body | |
movement | n: 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 | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
sinusoidal | adj: having a smooth, curved shape like a sine wave; characterized by regular, rhythmic oscillations or fluctuations | |
squeeze | v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
mortal | adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
zigzag | adj: having short sharp turns or angles | |
contraction | n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount | |
spasm | n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity | |
wheeze | v: to breathe with difficulty, usually accompanied by a whistling or rattling sound; to make a high-pitched or whistling sound | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
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 | |
primate | n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
tickle | v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
comedy | n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
contagious | adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease | |
mod | n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
neurobiology | n: a field of biology that studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves encompassing a wide range of research topics, including the molecular and cellular processes involved in neural signaling, the organization of neural circuits, and the neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion | |
helpless | adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help | |
involuntary | adj: acting or done without or against one’s will | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
polite | adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
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 | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
chimpanzee | n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur | |
acoustic | adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
whistle | v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
cue | n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something | |
nasal | adj: relating to the nose or the sense of smell; characterized by or involving the nasal passage | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
auditory | adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
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 | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
onset | n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
dataset | n: a structured collection of data that is compiled and processed in a computer system or program, typically for analysis, research, or machine learning purposes | |
puberty | n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction | |
grumpy | adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
incorrect | adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
phenomenally | adv: extremely or exceptionally, especially in a way that is surprising | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
longitudinal | adj: relating to or measuring along the length of an object or course or longitude (= the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich); running downwards rather than across | |
polygraph | n: a machine that measures physiological responses such as heart rate, respiration, and skin conductance, used especially as a lie detector in criminal investigations or other circumstances where truthfulness is questioned | |
irritate | v: to annoy, provoke, or cause resentment or anger in someone; to inflame or make sore | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
unpleasant | adj: not enjoyable or comfortable | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
index | n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
macho | adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive | |
mood | n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
pants | n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
mum | n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so | |
sitcom | n: a television or radio program that features a continuing cast of characters in humorous or dramatic situations, typically presented in a half-hour format | |
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 | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation |