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Word	Meaning	Advanced
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
swine	n: a domestic pig, especially one bred for its meat
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
veterinarian	n: (formal for a vet) a medical professional who specializes in the care and treatment of animals, especially those that are domesticated or kept as pets
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
swab	n: a small piece of soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc., for cleaning a cut or taking a sample from somebody’s body for testing; (verb) apply, usually a liquid, to a surface
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
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
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
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
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
function	n: 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
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
helix	n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
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
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
bigwig	n: a powerful or influential person, especially in a particular sphere or organization; an important figure or high-ranking individual
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
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
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
truffle	n: a rare and highly prized type of edible fungus that grows underground, typically near the roots of trees, often with a strong and distinctive aroma and flavor, often used in gourmet cuisine or as a delicacy
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
fetch	v: to go and bring back something or someone; to retrieve or obtain something
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
threat	n: 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
knockoff	n: an imitation or copy of a product or item, often made with lower-quality materials or in a way that violates the intellectual property rights of the original maker
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
mind-blowing	adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
risotto	n: an Italian dish made with a type of rice called Arborio, or other short-grain rice, cooked in broth until it reaches a creamy consistency, often combined with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, or cheese
virology	n: the scientific study of viruses and their properties, including their structure, behavior, transmission, and effects on organisms
Ebola	n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
pop-up	n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
aboard	adv: on or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles; present or participating in a particular activity or endeavor
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
microgravity	n: a condition of feeble gravity, often experienced by objects or organisms in orbit around a planet or other celestial body, such as the International Space Station
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
suppression	n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
rarity	n: the condition or trait of being unusual; something that is unusual
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
homegrown	adj: grown or produced locally rather than imported from another area
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
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
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
paternity	n: the state of being a father; the attribution of a specific child to a particular father; the characteristics or traits inherited or passed down from a father
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
hands-on	adj: actively involved, practical; having hands involved in the doing or making of something
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
mainframe	n: a large and powerful computer with a lot of memory used primarily by large organizations for critical applications
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind