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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
scum	n: a layer of unwanted or unclean material that forms on the surface of a liquid or a solid, often containing dirt, oil, or other debris, also used figuratively to describe undesirable people or groups
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
sting	v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick
jellyfish	n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
critter	n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
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
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
telomere	n: a structure that protects the terminal regions of chromosome
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
coding	n: the process of writing or creating computer code, which is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do to create software, websites, apps, and other digital products
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
glitch	n: a minor problem or malfunction, especially in a computer program, system, or machine
fray	v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
carol	n: a song or hymn typically sung at Christmas, often with a joyful or celebratory theme
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
telomerase	n: an enzyme that is responsible for maintaining the length of telomeres, which are protective structures at the ends of chromosomes, and which prevents the shortening of telomeres during cell division, allowing cells to divide and replicate properly
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
shorten	v: to make something shorter in length, duration, or extent; to reduce the length of something; to make something briefer or more concise
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
attrition	n: a process of weakening someone or something, especially an enemy, by continuously attacking or causing issues for them
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
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
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
no-brainer	n: a decision or a problem that requires little or no thought because it is obvious what you should do
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
alas	adv: (also exclamation) an expression of grief, condolence, or regret that is used to acknowledge a situation or outcome that is unfortunate or disappointing
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
zest	n: enthusiasm, energy, or excitement; a quality that makes something enjoyable or interesting; the outer layer of citrus fruit which can be used to flavor food
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
guzzle	v: to drink something quickly, greedily, and usually in large amounts.
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
minutely	adv: in an extremely precise or detailed manner; in tiny increments
scrutinize	v: to examine carefully and critically; to inspect closely
teeny	adj: extremely small; tiny
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
mortuary	n: a place where dead bodies are kept, prepared, and stored before burial or cremation; a funeral home or a building or facility for handling deceased individuals
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
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
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
minuscule	adj: extremely small; tiny
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
overdrive	n: a gear in a vehicle that allows the engine to operate at a higher speed than the vehicle’s speed, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and smoother driving; (verb) to drive or work too hard
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
gradient	n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
unheard	adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
untimely	adj: happening at an inappropriate or unfortunate time
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
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
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
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
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
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
dementia	n: a severe decline in cognitive function, especially memory, as a result of disease or injury
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
constrict	v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
cortisol	n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
damp	adj: slightly wet or moist; characterized by a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or energy; depressing or dispiriting
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
improve	v: to make or become better
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
brim	n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done