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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
thorn	n: a sharp, pointed projection or spine on a plant or animal; something that causes discomfort or irritation, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
abscess	n: a localized collection of pus that forms as a result of a bacterial or fungal infection, typically causing swelling, pain, and inflammation; a cavity or sore filled with pus
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
infirmary	n: a place where people who are ill or injured receive medical treatment; a small hospital or clinic
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
penicillin	n: an antibiotic drug derived from mold and used to treat bacterial infections
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
impure	adj: mixed with other substances or foreign matter; (of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene, especially in sexual matters
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
septic	adj: containing, infected by, or resulting from disease-causing organisms
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
frivolous	adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
therapeutic	adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
hog	n: a domesticated pig or swine; a selfish or greedy person who keeps or takes more than their fair share of something; (verb) to take or use more than one’s fair share of something, often to the detriment of others
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
primarily	adv: mainly
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
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
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
carbapenem	n: a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics that are effective against a wide range of bacteria, including many resistant to other antibiotics, often used as a last resort for treating serious infections
Acinetobacter	n: a genus of bacteria commonly found in soil and water environments that includes several species known to cause infections in humans, particularly in healthcare settings
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
deplete	v: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
analogous	adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
entirely	adv: completely
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
cheetah	n: a large, slender, and fast-running African cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots
gazelle	n: a slender, graceful antelope with long, slender legs and curved horns, native to Africa and parts of Asia
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
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
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
faraway	adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
overused	adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality
prescribe	v: (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
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
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
impetus	n: a force, motivation, or stimulus that causes something to happen or be done; the driving force behind a particular action or change
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
backstop	n: a barrier or obstacle used to prevent something from proceeding past a certain point; a person or position that serves as protection or support in case of difficulty or failure
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
bacteriophage	n: (also “phage”) a virus that infects and destroys bacteria
probiotic	n: a substance, typically a live bacterium, that is ingested to provide health benefits, particularly in aiding digestion or strengthening the immune system
quorum	n: the minimum number of people required to be present at a meeting to conduct official business or make decisions; the number of individuals necessary for an organized group to function
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
identical	adj: being the exact same one
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
squander	v: to spend or use something wastefully; to waste by spending or using too freely
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
prescription	n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous