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Word	Meaning	Advanced
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
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
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
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
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
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
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
arbuscule	n: an intricate, tree-like structure that forms in the tissues of plant roots as a result of a symbiotic relationship with certain types of fungi, allowing for increased nutrient absorption
mycorrhiza	n: a mutually beneficial association between a fungus and the roots of a plant, in which the fungus helps the plant absorb water and nutrients, and the plant provides the fungus with sugars produced through photosynthesis
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
filament	n: a thin wire or thread, especially one used to produce light in an electric bulb
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
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
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
unload	v: to remove contents of something from a vehicle, ship, container, etc.
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
thimbleful	n: a small amount of liquid that would fit into a thimble (= a small, bell-shaped implement); a very small amount or quantity of anything
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
vine	n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
jargon	n: specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group or profession that is often difficult for outsiders to understand; language that is full of technical slang or obscure terms and is often used to obscure or confuse rather than clarify
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
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
phosphorus	n: a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15 that is a non-metallic, highly reactive, and luminescent element
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
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
harmonious	adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
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
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
discriminating	adj: having or showing the ability to judge or discern, typically by distinguishing differences or making careful and considered choices; selective in a discerning way; showing refined taste or awareness of quality
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
reciprocal	adj: given or felt by each toward the other; mutual; corresponding or interchangeable
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
opportunistic	adj: making use of a current situation to get power or advantage, especially regardless of planning or principle
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
uptake	n: the rate or amount of something that is taken in or used by a particular system or organism; the process of taking food into the body through the mouth by eating
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
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
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
unavailable	adj: not able to be used or accessed; not present, able to be found, or able to be contacted
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
cunning	adj: clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially deceptively or secretly; shrewd or wily
orchid	n: a plant with showy or unusual flowers, typically having either a single, complex flower or a cluster of small flowers, many of which are prized for their beauty and often cultivated as ornamental plants
devious	adj: cunning and deceitful; not straightforward; tricky
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
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.
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
ruthless	adj: lacking in pity or compassion; willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, regardless of the consequences for others
neo-liberal	adj: relating to a modern political and economic philosophy that emphasizes the promotion of free markets, limited government intervention, privatization, and deregulation
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
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
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
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
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
nanoparticle	n: a particle of matter that is between 1 and 100 nanometres (nm) in diameter
fluoresce	v: to emit visible light when exposed to certain sources of radiation, such as ultraviolet light; to glow or shine brightly
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
quantify	v: to express or measure something in numerical terms
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
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
sophistication	n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
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
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
hypha	n: a threadlike structure that is part of the vegetative growth of fungi and certain other microorganisms
cellular	adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
increasingly	adv: more and more
reliant	adj: needing something or something to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin