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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
biped | n: an animal with two feet | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
upright | adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
primate | n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans | |
descent | n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins | |
larynx | n: an organ in the top of the throat involved in breathing, producing sound | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
relive | v: to experience again or bring back the memory of a past event or time | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
womb | n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
tactile | adj: relating to the sense of touch; tangible or perceptible through the sense of touch | |
vibration | n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
interpersonal | adj: connected with relationships between people | |
indistinct | adj: not clear or easily seen, heard, or understood | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
dialectic | n: a method of inquiry and discussion that involves examining and resolving opposing or conflicting ideas or arguments; a discourse or dialogue that seeks to find the truth through logical reasoning and inquiry | |
groom | v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
linguistics | n: the study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
turbulence | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight | |
nonlinear | adj: pertaining to a system or process that does not follow a straight or predictable path, often resulting in unexpected or unpredictable outcomes or behaviors | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
breathless | adj: feeling or causing a lack of breath, often due to exertion or excitement; intense or exciting to the point of causing a feeling of breathlessness | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
tempo | n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
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 | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
menstrual | adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
acoustic | adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
snippet | n: a small piece or brief extract of something | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
posse | n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
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 | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
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 | |
diaphragm | n: a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the bottom of the chest cavity, essential for breathing and separating the chest and abdomen; a shallow, dome-shaped device with a flexible rim that is inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix and prevent sperm from reaching the uterus, serving as a method of birth control | |
sustained | adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense | |
cavity | n: an empty space or hollowness within a solid object, especially within the body, such as a tooth or bone; a hole or depression in a surface or the ground | |
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 | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
physiology | n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms | |
identification | n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
puberty | n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction | |
menopause | n: the natural cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55 | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
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 | |
inward | adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
registration | n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark | |
harmonic | adj: relating to the production of sound waves with a frequency that is an integral multiple of the frequency of the original wave; having a pleasing, pleasing, or agreeable sound. | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
partition | n: a physical divider or barrier that divides a space or area into two or more separate parts; a separation or division of something into different parts or sections | |
cochlea | n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
habituate | v: to accustom or become accustomed to a particular situation, habit, or behavior through repeated exposure or experience; to make something a habit or regular practice | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
neurological | adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system | |
auditory | adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
corollary | n: (in mathematics) a theorem of less importance which can be readily deduced from the proof of another notable proposition; a practical consequence that follows naturally | |
discharge | v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
impending | adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent | |
recapitulate | v: to summarize or repeat the main points of something | |
puppet | n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
rehearse | v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
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 | |
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 | |
hallucinate | v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
distinction | n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
appreciation | n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody |