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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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benign | adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious | |
infrared | adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control | |
translucence | n: the quality of being translucent; the ability of a material to allow light to pass through but not clearly enough to distinguish objects on the other side | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
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 | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
optical | adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light | |
flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
holography | n: a technique for creating three-dimensional images using lasers to record and reconstruct interference patterns | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
hologram | n: a three-dimensional image produced by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light sources used for artistic, scientific, or commercial applications | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
photon | n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
marble | n: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that has a pattern of lines going through it and takes a high polish used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball made of stone, especially one used in children’s games | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
maze | n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
setup | n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
translucent | adj: allowing light to pass through but scattering it so that objects behind cannot be seen clearly; partially transparent | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
gamma | n: the third letter of the Greek alphabet; a type of radiation having the shortest wavelength and highest energy of electromagnetic waves | |
X-ray | n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed | |
spotlight | n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person | |
pixel | n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image | |
micron | n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
diameter | n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
ricochet | v: to rebound or deflect off a surface at an angle or series of angles, changing direction multiple times; to have a sudden and unintended effect or outcome; (noun) the motion of an object or a projectile that is deflected off a surface | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
chunky | adj: characterized by being thick and heavy; containing or consisting of large, solid pieces; having a stocky, muscular build | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
fingernail | n: the hard, slightly curved part that covers the outer tip of each finger | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
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 | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
hairy | adj: covered with hair or having a furry texture; difficult, dangerous, or complicated | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
fine-tune | v: to make tiny changes or improvements to make it work as well as possible | |
fabricate | v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone | |
slim | adj: having a slender or thin build, often by design or effort; of small size, amount, or margin; reduced or limited | |
mock | v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
bulky | adj: taking up much space or being difficult to move because of its size or weight; large and unwieldy | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
sonic | adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
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 | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
glowing | adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
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 | |
stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
diffraction | n: the bending of waves, particularly light or sound waves, as they pass through a small opening or around an obstacle, causing interference or the separation of the waves into distinct bands or zones | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
beak | n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird | |
comparison | n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
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 | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
clog | v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something | |
artery | n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc. | |
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 | |
neural | adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
disinfectant | n: a substance used to destroy germs or bacteria on surfaces, often used in medical or cleaning settings | |
pneumonia | n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
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. | |
rupture | n: a break or tear in something, especially a bodily tissue or a physical object | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
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 | |
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 | |
compact | adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual | |
inexpensive | adj: costing little; having a low price | |
ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
onstage | adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience | |
inhibit | v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
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 | |
magnet | n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel | |
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 | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating |