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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
singular | n: being only one of its kind; unique | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
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 | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
canon | n: a set of rules, principles, or standards by which something is judged or measured | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
mosquito | n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
definitive | adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
huckster | n: a person who uses aggressive or dishonest methods to promote or sell goods or products; a peddler or a salesman who is often considered as using deceptive or manipulative tactics | |
hoodwink | v: to deceive or trick someone by misleading them or giving a false impression | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
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 | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
dispositive | adj: having the power or ability to settle or determine a matter; decisive or final in its effect | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
smoker | n: a person who smokes tobacco regularly, or a device used for smoking | |
methodology | n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
silo | n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others | |
prostate | n: a small gland located near the bladder (= an organ located in the lower abdomen) in males that produces fluid that becomes part of semen | |
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 | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
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 | |
credible | adj: capable of being trusted or believed | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
paperwork | n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
depress | v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
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 | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
prod | v: to poke or jab with a pointed object, often to urge or encourage movement or action; to provoke or stimulate someone to take action or respond in a particular way | |
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 | |
outrage | n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
exhaust | n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
genotype | n: the genetic constitution of an individual organism; the inherited collection of genes that determine an organism’s traits and characteristics | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
psoriasis | n: a chronic skin condition characterized by patches of thick, red, and scaly skin that may be itchy or painful; an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells | |
genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
allele | n: any of the alternative forms of a gene that can occupy a given chromosomal location | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
obnoxious | adj: extremely unpleasant or offensive; annoying or irritating to the point of causing discomfort or harm | |
cholesterol | n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high | |
liver | n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
commons | n: the House of Commons, which is one of the two houses of Parliament; a piece of land or an area set aside for public use, often used for recreation or grazing livestock; a shared or public resource | |
standardize | v: to make uniform or consistent in form, quality, or performance; to establish or implement a standard or standardization process | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
Wikipedia | n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
biobank | n: a repository or storage facility for biological samples, such as blood, tissue, or DNA, used for research or medical purposes | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
tease | v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing | |
correlation | n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc. | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
causal | adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause | |
agent | n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
sage | n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
unlimited | adj: without any limits or restrictions | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
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 | |
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 | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
syndicate | n: a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest | |
cohort | n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
simplistic | adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
vested | adj: having a legal right to something, especially property or money, that cannot be taken away | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
captcha | n: a program or security feature used to ensure that a human, rather than a computer program, is accessing a website by requiring the user to perform a task or input specific information | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
unreasonable | adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
scientifically | adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
compute | v: to make a mathematical calculation | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
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 | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
asymmetric | adj: lacking symmetry or balance; not corresponding in size, shape, or degree; characterized by an uneven or unequal distribution or arrangement | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating |