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Word	Meaning	Advanced
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
react	v: to take action in response to something
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
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
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
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
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
harmonious	adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
improve	v: to make or become better
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
oxymoron	n: a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence”
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
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
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
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
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
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
teosinte	n: a wild grass of Mexico and Central America, from which maize or corn is believed to have been domesticated
edible	adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
recombinant	adj: relating to a process in which DNA sequences from different sources are combined or rearranged to create new genetic material; an organism or gene that results from this process
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
insulin	n: a hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood, or a similar artificial substance used for the treatment of diabetes
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
pancreas	n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
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
dengue	n: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, severe joint and muscle pain, and a rash
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
defective	adj: having a flaw or fault that prevents proper functioning or usability; broken or imperfect in some way
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
immunodeficiency	n: a condition in which the immune system is not functioning properly, resulting in a decreased ability to fight off infections and diseases
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
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
sickle	n: a tool consisting of a short curved blade with a handle, used for cutting grass or grain; also a symbol associated with harvest or death
anemia	n: a medical condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, or difficulty breathing; a lack of vitality or liveliness in something
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
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
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
hundredfold	adj: a hundred times as great or as much
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
nitrogen	n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
futurist	n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
scent	n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
papaya	n: tropical fruit with a soft orange or yellow flesh and black seeds, often used in salads, smoothies, and other culinary dishes for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
fermentation	n: the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of the heat
champagne	n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
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
biomass	n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
fragrance	n: a pleasant or sweet smell, especially one that is natural to a particular substance
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
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
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
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
squalene	n: a type of lipid or fat that is produced by the body and plays a role in various biological processes, particularly in skin health and immunity
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
moist	adj: slightly wet, a state characterized by the presence of moisture or dampness
hydrate	v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
apex	n: the highest point or tip of something
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
replace	v: to take the place of something
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action