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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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neural | adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain | |
portrait | n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
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 | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
checklist | n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
ribbon | n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
prosopagnosia | n: a neurological disorder where a person is unable to recognize or remember people’s faces often referred to as face blindness | |
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 | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
impair | v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
deficit | n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
divvy | v: to divide or distribute something, often something that is shared or pooled among a group of people | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
warp | v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
resolution | n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display | |
sectional | adj: relating to or based on a particular section or division, often referring to a specific geographic area, group, or segment; characterized by divisions or separations | |
artichoke | n: a type of vegetable that grows on a large plant and has a prickly, cone-shaped flower head with edible leaves and a heart-shaped center; often used in cooking | |
broccoli | n: a green vegetable with a bunch of small, tight florets on a thick stem that belongs to the cabbage family | |
slice | n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
bladder | n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
blob | n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
fluke | n: a stroke of luck or chance, often resulting in a positive outcome or unexpected success; an accidental or unplanned occurrence | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
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 | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
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 | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
epilepsy | n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors | |
electrode | n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
seizure | n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease | |
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 | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
stimming | n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
metamorphose | v: to undergo a dramatic change in form, structure, or substance; to transform or alter in appearance or nature | |
sag | v: to droop or hang down, especially due to a lack of support or the weight of something | |
causal | adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
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 | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
oriented | adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
inflate | v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
layout | n: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or set out | |
vicinity | n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
lime | n: a green, citrus fruit with a sour taste that is often used for flavoring food and beverages; a type of calcium compound used in various industrial and environmental applications | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
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 | |
siren | n: a device that emits a loud, piercing sound, typically used as a warning or to get attention; historically, a creature in Greek mythology whose enchanting voice would lure sailors toward danger | |
cello | n: a large stringed instrument of the viola family, typically held between the knees when played; also known as violoncello | |
doorbell | n: a bell that is pressed or pulled to signal that someone wishes to enter a building | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
chomp | v: to bite or chew something with forceful, aggressive, or heavy movements of the jaws or teeth | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
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 | |
flush | v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
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 | |
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 | |
arithmetic | n: the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and numerical calculations, particularly the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
turquoise | n: a greenish-blue mineral that is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate and is valued as a gemstone, often used in jewelry and decorative objects | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
uncharted | adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
stoke | v: to add fuel to the fire or furnace; to increase the intensity or strength of something, such as an emotion or conflict | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
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 | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
brushstroke | n: the mark or stroke made by a painter’s brush on a canvas or surface; a single movement or action toward a larger project or goal | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
unanswered | adj: not responded to or explained | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
diffusion | n: a spreading motion in multiple directions | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
bundle | n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
systematic | adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans: | |
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 | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
disorder | n: 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 | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
autism | n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
worthwhile | adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
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 | |
underlie | v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something |