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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
headache	n: pain in the head; someone or something that causes anxiety or trouble
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
rash	n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
uptick	n: a slight increase or upward trend in something, such as a stock price or a particular statistic or trend
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
deformity	n: a physical abnormality or distortion
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
infant	n: a baby or very young child
microcephaly	n: a medical condition characterized by an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain, typically caused by genetic factors or prenatal infections
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
incidence	n: the frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a specific population, group, or area; the occurrence or manifestation of something, especially something harmful or unpleasant
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
equator	n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles)
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
yap	v: to talk or chat continuously, often in an annoying or high-pitched manner; to make a lot of noise or fuss about something
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
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
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
upsurge	n: a sudden and significant increase, a rise, or surge in something, especially in intensity or frequency
dengue	n: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, severe joint and muscle pain, and a rash
natal	adj: relating to birth or the place of one’s birth; connected with the beginning or origin of something
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
epicenter	n: the point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
participate	v: to take part in something
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
virtually	adv: almost completely
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
repellent	adj: serving to drive away or repel something; unpleasant or offensive and causing a strong sense of aversion or disgust
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
foolproof	adj: designed to prevent mistakes or errors; infallible; incapable of going wrong
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
insecticide	n: a substance used to kill insects
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
beekeeper	n: a person who keeps bees, either for their honey or to pollinate crops
nuke	v: (derived from “nuclear”) to attack or destroy a place or target with a nuclear weapon; to cook food in a microwave oven; (noun) a nuclear weapon, such as a nuclear bomb or missile
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
silent	adj: without any or little sound
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
pupa	n: the intermediate stage in the development of an insect between the larva and the adult
irradiate	v: to expose or subject something to radiation or intense light, often for sterilization or treatment; to emit or give off rays of light or energy; to illuminate or make something clear or evident
sterile	adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
chikungunya	n: a viral infection carried by mosquitoes that causes fever and severe joint pain, often accompanied by a rash, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
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
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
tangle	n: a confused mass of something twisted together
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
crank	n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
tetracycline	n: a broad-spectrum antibiotic drug often prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
carton	n: a lightbox or container made of cardboard, typically used for packaging or storing items
batch	n: a quantity or group of things that are made or produced together and are considered to be the same or similar; an amount produced during a specified period of time or process
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
subtitle	n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language
torturous	adj: causing extreme physical or mental pain or suffering; marked by or involving a slow, painful, or tortuous process or experience
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
cuddle	v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
referendum	n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
legislator	n: a member of a group of people who has the power to make or enact laws
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
expedite	v: to accelerate or speed up a process or task to make it happen more quickly or efficiently; to facilitate the progress of something
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details