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ethics | n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
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 | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
prosthetic | adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
fist | n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
hard-boiled | adj: (person or style of writing) tough and unsentimental; (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
cliff | n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
ballroom | n: a large room for dancing | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
pacemaker | n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others | |
symbiotic | adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
bionic | adj: relating to or using technology or devices that enhance or replace biological functions, typically in a way that mimics or improves upon the original | |
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 | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
diameter | n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
muzzle | n: a device, typically made of metal or leather, that is designed to cover or restrain an animal’s mouth to prevent biting or eating; a device or covering used to restrict or silence a person’s speech | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
threshold | n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
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 | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
yoga | n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
titanic | adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element) | |
remake | v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work | |
vent | n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
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 | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
hereditary | adj: passed down from one generation to another through inheritance | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
epigenetic | adj: relating to changes in gene expression that are not caused by alterations in the underlying DNA sequence but rather by modifications to the structure of DNA or proteins that regulate gene activity | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
malevolent | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm or evil to others | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
mercury | n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun | |
supernova | n: a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs in some stars, resulting in an extremely bright, short-lived object that later fades into a supernova remnant | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
upstream | adj: in the direction against a stream’s current; (adverb) toward the source or beginning of a stream, river, or process | |
eddy | n: a circular current of water or air that flows in the opposite direction to the main current, causing a small whirlpool; a current of opinion, activity, or trend that goes against the main current | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
torrent | n: a sudden and violent stream, as of water, lava, or mud | |
entropy | n: a scientific concept that is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty | |
dissipate | v: to disperse or scatter widely | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
asteroid | n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
flare | v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
periodic | adj: happening at regular intervals over a while | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
imperative | adj: very important or requiring attention or action | |
diversify | v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
cascade | n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
substantially | adv: to a great extent or degree | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
Jovian | adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics | |
tuck | v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
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 | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
splice | v: to join or connect two or more pieces or lengths of something, especially by twisting or interweaving them; to get married | |
radiology | n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries | |
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 | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
timescale | n: a period or interval of time, particularly one used as a standard for measuring or comparing other periods of time; a reference point or benchmark for the duration or length of a particular event or process | |
recognizable | adj: easy to become aware of or identify | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
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 | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
reproduce | v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
alternate | adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
amino | n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
substitute | n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one | |
life-form | n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
transplant | v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
slate | n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
maze | n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
selfie | n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter |