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argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
overestimate | v: to estimate something to be greater in amount or importance than it really is | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
unpack | v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
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 | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
speck | n: a very small spot, piece, or amount | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
exoplanet | n: a planet that orbits a star outside of the solar system | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
photosynthesis | n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities. | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
plop | n: a short and soft sound like that of a small object dropping into water without a splash; (verb) drop with the sound of something falling into water | |
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 | |
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 | |
tangerine | n: a sweet, juicy citrus fruit that is smaller and sweeter than an orange, usually with a reddish-orange peel | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
chromosome | n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
inferior | adj: lower in rank, status, or quality | |
recessive | adj: of or relating to the state of the economy declines; (of a gene) controlling a characteristic that is expressed only when a dominant allele is not present | |
mutant | n: an organism that has characteristics resulting from a mutation (= alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome) | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
leukemia | n: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
colorectal | adj: relating to or affecting both the colon (= a part of the large intestine) and the rectum (= a part of the digestive system), often used to refer to medical conditions of the lower digestive system | |
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 | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
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 | |
letter-by-letter | adv: referring to a method of communication or transmission in which individual letters or characters are spelled out or conveyed one at a time, often used for slow, deliberate, or painstaking communication | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
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 | |
bubo | n: a swollen and painful lymph node, often caused by a bacterial infection such as the bubonic plague | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
tuberculosis | n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs | |
detective | n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them | |
cholera | n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
diversify | v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
magnify | v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
spreadsheet | n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
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 | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
hectare | n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters | |
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 | |
vat | n: a large container, especially one used for storing or holding liquids | |
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.) | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
cadaver | n: a dead body, especially one used for scientific study or medical research | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
microbiome | n: the community of microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that can usually be found living together in any given environment or the human body | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
discount | n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price | |
crib | n: a small, enclosed bed for a baby, typically on rockers | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
desktop | n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
condemn | v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something | |
cyst | n: a sac, cavity, or abnormal growth in the body that is typically filled with fluid or semisolid material; usually benign but can also be cancerous and require treatment | |
fibrosis | n: the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue, often associated with inflammation, scarring, or injury; a pathological condition that can affect various organs and tissues of the body, leading to impaired function and potential organ failure | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
mosquito | n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria | |
malaria | n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
vial | n: a small glass container, especially one containing liquid medicine or perfume | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
lipid | n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells | |
precursor | n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
regrow | v: to grow back or regenerate after being cut or removed, such as cells or tissues in the body, or plants and vegetation | |
trachea | n: the tube-like structure in the body through which air moves from the larynx (= a part of the human respiratory system located in the neck region) to the bronchi (= part of the respiratory system and are responsible for conducting air into the lungs), also known as the windpipe | |
bladder | n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line | |
apocryphal | adj: of doubtful or questionable authenticity; well known, but probably not true | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type |