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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
facet | n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
craving | n: a strong desire of wanting something | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
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 | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
mechanic | n: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
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 | |
optogenetics | n: a branch of biotechnology that involves the use of light to control the activity of genetically modified cells or neurons in living tissue, often used in neuroscience research | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
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 | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
neural | adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
eyespot | n: a rounded eyelike spot on an animal, as on the wings of some butterfly, or the tail of a peacock | |
flagellum | n: (plural, flagella) a long, thin, whip-like structure that some cells use for movement | |
flap | n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
clone | n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
modification | n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed | |
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 | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
unaffected | adj: not influenced or emotionally impacted by external factors or events; calm, composed, and emotionally stable | |
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 | |
tangle | n: a confused mass of something twisted together | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
amygdala | n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
maze | n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
explore | v: 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 | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
enclose | v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include | |
burrow | v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
predatory | adj: living by eating other animals, especially by catching prey that is still alive | |
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 | |
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 | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
sedate | adj: calm, tranquil, and composed, often as a result of being under the influence of a sedative or tranquilizer; unhurried, deliberate, and without excessive movement or activity | |
locomote | v: to move or travel from one place to another, especially using wheels or legs | |
impair | v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse | |
coordinated | adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
detectable | adj: capable of being discovered or identified | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
reversible | adj: capable of being turned or done in the opposite direction or way; capable of being reversed or undone | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
elicit | v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
compulsive | adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships | |
tasty | adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten | |
hunger | n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
devoid | adj: completely lacking or free from something | |
hypothalamus | n: a basal part of the brain that autonomically controls body temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones | |
midbrain | n: a region of the brain that is located beneath the cerebral cortex and is involved in various sensory, motor, and autonomic functions | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
lick | v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat | |
frenzied | adj: wild, excited, or uncontrolled, often as a result of strong emotions such as anger, fear, or excitement | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
tripping | adj: describing a state of mind or perception characterized by altered or distorted sensory experiences, often as a result of taking drugs or psychedelics; stumbling or faltering while walking or moving, often due to a loss of balance or coordination | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
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 | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
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 | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
analogous | adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
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 | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
scarcely | adv: hardly or almost not; only just | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
synapse | n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
long-lasting | adj: existing or continuing for a long time | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
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 | |
stigma | n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; |