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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
balcony | n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space | |
canine | adj: relating to or characteristic of dogs or the dog family; having qualities that are similar to those of dogs, such as loyalty or aggressiveness | |
dental | adj: of or relating to teeth | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
chew | v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
mushy | adj: soft and pulpy in texture or consistency, often describing food; emotionally sentimental or overly romantic in a way that can be seen as insincere or sickly sweet | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
classify | v: to categorize or group something according to a system or set of criteria; to assign something to a particular class or category based on its characteristics or properties | |
omnivore | n: a type of animal that eats both plants and animals as part of their diet; a metaphorical term used to describe a person who has wide-ranging interests or can appreciate and enjoy a variety of things | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
cerebral | adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
tuition | n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
ingenuity | n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
marvelous | adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
continuation | n: the act of carrying something on over time without interruption | |
migrant | n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another | |
populate | v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
accessible | adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen | |
affected | adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
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 | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
primate | n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
criteria | n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
umami | n: a taste sensation that is often described as savory, meaty, or brothy; one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter | |
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 | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
saltiness | n: the quality or state of being salty | |
bitter | adj: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; characterized by strong feelings of resentment, disappointment, or cynicism | |
sour | adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative | |
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 | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
bittersweet | adj: having a mixture of both positive and negative emotions or experiences; simultaneously pleasant and painful | |
acidity | n: the level of acid content in a substance or environment; the quality of being sour or tart; sharpness or harshness in taste or manner | |
strawberry | n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
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 | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
euphemism | n: a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing | |
digestive | adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
discomfort | n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain | |
bloated | adj: having an abnormally swollen or enlarged appearance, often due to an accumulation of fluid or excessive consumption of food or drink | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
fledged | adj: fully developed or matured; having acquired the feathers necessary for flight, as in the case of a young bird; fully trained or qualified to do something | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
limbic | adj: of or relating to the system of the brain that supports a variety of functions, including emotion, behavior, long-term memory, and olfaction | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
intestine | n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
penetrate | v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance | |
mucus | n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc. | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
lumen | n: the amount of light that is emitted from a source or that passes through a specific area or surface; the unit of measure for the brightness of a light source | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
meter | n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
unroll | v: to unwind or unfurl something that has been rolled up, such as a carpet or banner; to reveal or make visible something that was previously concealed or hidden | |
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 | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
optimize | v: to make the best or most effective use of something | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
digestion | n: the process of breaking down food in the body into smaller, more usable components, typically involving enzymes and other bodily processes; the process of assimilating, understanding, or absorbing information or ideas | |
reflex | n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli | |
gag | v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others | |
secrete | v: to produce and discharge a substance, such as a hormone or glandular secretion; to conceal or hide something | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
machinery | n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
subsume | v: to include or encompass within a larger category or concept | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
inhibit | v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal | |
hunger | n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition | |
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 | |
ghrelin | n: a hormone that is produced in the stomach and is involved in regulating hunger and stimulating the release of growth hormone | |
override | v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else | |
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 | |
anorexia | n: a serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming overweight, along with a persistent refusal to eat an adequate amount of food resulting in significant weight loss, malnutrition, and a wide range of physical and psychological consequences | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
activate | v: make something start working, more active or dynamic | |
overeat | v: to eat more food than one needs or can comfortably consume, often to the point of discomfort or illness | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
bariatric | adj: relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity; pertaining to weight loss surgery or interventions for the management of obesity | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
satiate | v: to satisfy or fulfill an appetite or desire completely; to fill or gratify to excess; to quench or extinguish a thirst or hunger | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
olive | n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows | |
droplet | n: a small drop of liquid | |
enzyme | n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction | |
vitro | n: (used as “in vitro”) a scientific experiment or procedure that takes place outside of a living organism, usually in a test tube or petri dish | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
degradation | n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state | |
constituent | n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
intricate | adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
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 | |
lasting | adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect | |
trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
primordial | adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered |