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fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
textile | n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
revelry | n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
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 | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
fabricate | v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
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 | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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; | |
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 | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
fungus | n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive | |
yeast | n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise | |
biotechnology | n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals | |
provocation | n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
cellulose | n: a complex carbohydrate that is the main structural component of plant cell walls and fibers; a substance used to make paper, textiles, and other materials | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
ferment | v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
yarn | n: a long, thin thread or fiber, typically made of wool or cotton, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long, elaborate, or fictional story, often told informally or with exaggeration; (verb) to tell a long, often embellished story or to spin a tale | |
weave | v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
additive | n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
mushroom | n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap | |
mycelium | n: the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
byproduct | n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
stalk | v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework | |
hemp | n: a plant related to marijuana that is grown for its fiber, seed, and oil and has many industrial and medicinal uses; the fiber from this plant is used to make rope, paper, textiles, and other products | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
footwear | n: clothing items worn on the feet, typically shoes or boots | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
retardant | n: a substance used to slow or prevent the spread of fire; a chemical added to a material to make it less flammable; (adjective) of or relating to something that slows down or inhibits a process or action | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
hydrophobic | adj: tending to repel or be unreactive towards the water; lacking affinity for water | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
degrade | v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
illogical | adj: not making sense or not based on sound reasoning | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
kiln | n: an oven or furnace used for baking, drying, or firing clay, pottery, bricks, or other materials; typically made of brick or refractory material and heated with wood, coal, or gas | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
mason | n: a skilled worker who builds structures with stone, brick, or concrete | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
hydroponic | adj: relating to the cultivation of plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil, often using specialized equipment or systems to optimize growth and production | |
irrigation | n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well | |
tray | n: a shallow, flat container or surface for holding or carrying objects, often with raised edges or handles | |
inoculate | v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
coral | n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
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 | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
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 | |
marginalize | v: to treat a person or group as insignificant or unimportant; to push to the edge or margin of society or a group; to exclude from power or influence | |
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 | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
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 | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
cosmetic | adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive | |
architectural | adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
stormwater | n: water that accumulates during and after rainfall or snowmelt, usually flowing into waterways, sewers, or drainage systems | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
exploitation | n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
multinational | adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning |