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Word	Meaning	Advanced
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
replace	v: to take the place of something
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
bier	n: a platform or framework on which a coffin or corpse is placed for burial or viewing; a stand or support for carrying a corpse during a funeral procession
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
red-eye	n: a late-night or overnight flight, typically characterized by its departure and arrival times, usually causing fatigue or redness of the eyes
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
permutation	n: the act or process of rearranging or reordering a set of elements or objects in a different sequence or configuration; a specific arrangement or order of a set of elements or objects
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
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
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
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
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
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
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
insert	v: to put something inside something else
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
perpetual	adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
chromosome	n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
heterozygous	adj: possessing different alleles for a particular gene, having inherited different versions of the gene from each parent
homozygous	adj: possessing identical alleles for a particular gene, having inherited the same version of the gene from both parents
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
mutant	n: an organism that has characteristics resulting from a mutation (= alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome)
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
handicap	n: a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
virtually	adv: almost completely
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
dengue	n: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, severe joint and muscle pain, and a rash
chikungunya	n: a viral infection carried by mosquitoes that causes fever and severe joint pain, often accompanied by a rash, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
carp	n: a type of freshwater fish found in many parts of the world, typically with a scaleless body, barbels around the mouth, and erect fins; to complain or find fault with something repeatedly
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
precaution	n: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or injury; foresightfulness
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
fancy	v: 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
interbreed	v: to breed between different species or varieties
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
deign	v: to do something that one considers beneath their dignity or status; to condescend or lower oneself to do something
entirely	adv: completely
worrisome	adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
schooler	n: a student who attends a school
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
sabotage	n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
grueling	adj: extremely tiring or demanding great effort, especially with long duration or intensity
meticulous	adj: cautious and precise; paying great attention to detail
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
overwrite	v: to replace or overwrite existing data or information with new data, often in the context of computer files or software
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
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
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
amphibian	n: a cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water