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Word	Meaning	Advanced
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
misbehave	v: to behave badly
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
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
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
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
progeria	n: a rare genetic disorder that occurs in children and causes rapid aging and premature death, which is characterized by the appearance of aging-related symptoms, such as wrinkles and stiff joints, and typically leads to death in the teenage years
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
dystrophy	n: a group of inherited disorders that involve the progressive weakening and wasting of muscles or tissues, often leading to disability or organ failure; commonly characterized by muscle weakness, atrophy, and degeneration
grievous	adj: causing great suffering, pain, or sorrow; serious, grave, or dire
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
hemoglobin	n: a protein-based molecule found in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
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
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
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
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
warhead	n: the explosive or destructive part of a missile, rocket, or other weapons that are designed to explode on impact or detonation
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
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
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
helix	n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
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
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
insert	v: to put something inside something else
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
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
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
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
replace	v: to take the place of something
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
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
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
predominate	v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
rearrange	v: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
disable	v: to cause someone or something to become unable to function properly or as intended; to incapacitate or immobilize
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
mismatch	v: to put together or match items that are not compatible or do not fit well together; to be different from or not correspond to something else
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
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
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
conversion	n: the act or process of changing something from one thing to another; the state of being changed
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
variant	n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
biomedical	adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
levy	n: a tax or charge imposed by authority
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
tyrosine	n: an amino acid that is essential for the synthesis of proteins in the body that is referred to as a non-essential amino acid because the body can produce it, although it is also present in some foods
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
thalassemia	n: a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by inadequate or abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen; resulting in anemia, fatigue, and other symptoms
phenylketonuria	n: a genetic disorder that causes a build-up of phenylalanine (= an essential amino acid) in the body and can lead to intellectual disability, behavioral problems, seizures, and other physical and mental health issues
congenital	adj: existing from birth; often used to describe a condition or trait that is inherited or present from the moment of birth
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
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
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
improve	v: to make or become better
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
co-opt	v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
off-target	adj: referring to something that misses the intended goal or objective; not reaching or affecting the intended target, often used to describe a weapon, technology, or medical treatment
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement