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snailn: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
sandn: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
conen: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
tonguen: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
proboscisn: an elongated, protruding nose, snout, or appendage, especially of certain mammals or insects, used for grasping or feeding
subduev: to conquer; to bring under control
unsuspectingadj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious
predatorn: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
preyn: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
interactionn: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
escargotn: a French dish consisting of cooked snails typically served as an hors d’oeuvre (= small, bite-sized appetizers or starters typically served before a meal)
assassinn: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
venomn: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging
venomousadj: extremely poisonous or injurious; containing or producing venom; marked by deep ill will
scorpionn: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
wormn: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
cocktailn: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
toxicadj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
moleculen: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
radulan: an anatomical structure utilized by mollusks that are frequently compared to a tongue
hypodermicadj: relating to the area below the skin; referring to a method of administering drugs or vaccines through a hypodermic needle or syringe
needlen: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
killingn: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
accurateadj: correct and exact in all details
villainn: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
superheron: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
stretchv: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
legitimateadj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
transformv: to change in outward structure or looks;
warfaren: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
biochemicaladj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms
bruten: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
molecularadj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
mixturen: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
arsenaln: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
chemistryn: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
toxinn: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism
conquerv: to bring under control by force or authority
scenarion: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
featn: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
precisionn: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
strongholdn: a fortress or secure place that is difficult to capture, especially one used as a center of military operations
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
membranen: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
componentn: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
clotn: a thick mass or lump of coagulated liquid, especially blood; a group of people or things that form an obstructive, unsympathetic, or resistant force
hemotoxinn: a poisonous substance that attacks the blood and circulatory system, often causing internal bleeding or organ failure; commonly found in snake and spider venom
neuronn: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
normallyadv: usually; under normal conditions
neurotoxinn: a poisonous substance that damages or destroys nerve tissue and causes neurological damage or dysfunction; a toxin that specifically targets the nervous system
pokev: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
rupturen: a break or tear in something, especially a bodily tissue or a physical object
explodev: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
cytotoxinn: a poisonous substance that specifically targets and damages or kills cells, often associated with bacterial or viral infections
cellularadj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
explosionn: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
obsessv: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
childcaren: a service involving care for other people’s children
supervisev: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility
adventuren: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
explorationn: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
boldadj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
explorev: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
entityn: something that exists independently and has its own identity
dualadj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
injectv: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
paralysisn: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
cancern: 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
tumorn: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
disruptv: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
channelopathyn: a disorder caused by some dysfunction of ion channels, which are proteins in the cell membrane that form pores for the passage of ions into and out of cells, which can cause a variety of symptoms affecting different organs and systems in the body
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
livern: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
emergingadj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
threatn: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
cervicaladj: relating to the neck or the cervix (= the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus)
neuroblastoman: a malignant tumor that arises from immature nerve cells in the sympathetic nervous system, most commonly affecting young children, which symptoms may include pain, tumors, and fever
prostaten: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen
compoundn: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
inhibitv: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
investigatev: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
mechanismn: 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
pharmacyn: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
therapyn: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
specificadj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
prohibitv: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
transmissionn: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
downstreamadv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
multiplyv: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
disordern: 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
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
chronicadj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
addictiveadj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
magicn: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
addictionn: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
morphinen: a powerful narcotic drug used to relieve pain and induce sleep
opioidn: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted
pitn: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
vipern: venomous snake
captopriln: a drug used to treat hypertension and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the workload of the heart
breakthroughn: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
advancev: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
acen: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field
inhibitorn: a substance or agent that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction or biological process from occurring at normal rates, often used in medicine or industrial applications to control or regulate various functions or reactions
prescribev: (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
hypertensionn: a medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, often leading to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems
monstern: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
excitingadj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
ecologyn: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
efficientadj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
bingen: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
diabetesn: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
marvelousadj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
scratchv: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
estimatev: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
surveyn: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
vastadj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
arrayn: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
jellyfishn: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
larvan: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
butterflyn: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
mothn: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
platypusn: a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal native to Australia and Tasmania, having a broad tail, webbed feet, and a bill resembling that of a duck
lorisn: a small, nocturnal primate with large, round eyes, slow movements, and a toxic bite found in Asia and Africa
encounterv: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
creaturen: a living being, especially an animal
doubtn: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
harnessv: 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
holisticadj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
processn: 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
therapeuticadj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury
ecosystemn: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment

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