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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
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 | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
vaccine | n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
antiquated | adj: outdated or old-fashioned | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
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 | |
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 | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
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 | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
inject | v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube) | |
incubate | v: to keep warm and protected, especially to hatch eggs; to develop and nurture | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
drastic | adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
teleport | v: to transport or transmit instantly from one location to another, typically using advanced technology or imagined supernatural powers | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
replicate | v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
recipient | n: a person who receives something | |
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 | |
laureate | n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
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 | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
entity | n: something that exists independently and has its own identity | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
cutting-edge | adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
paragraph | n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line | |
full-on | adj: characterized by being intense, extreme, or all-out; complete, total, or unmitigated | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
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 | |
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 | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
bioeconomy | n: the part of the economy concerned with the production of goods and services using biological resources and processes | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
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 | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
typo | n: a mistake made in typing or the reproduction of a text | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
isothermal | adj: having to do with an equal or constant temperature; occurring at a constant temperature or in an environment where the temperature remains constant over time | |
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 | |
recombine | v: to combine or put together again or differently; to cause genetic recombination (= the process by which genetic material is broken and joined to other genetic material) | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
assembly | n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
synthesize | v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
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 | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
synthesis | n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements | |
pathogen | n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease | |
toxin | n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism | |
accidentally | adv: by chance or without planning | |
suspicious | adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
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 | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
biofuel | n: a fuel produced from organic matter, such as crops or waste material, that can be used to replace or supplement traditional fossil fuels | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
biodegrade | v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
automated | adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor | |
workflow | n: the sequence of industrial, administrative, or other processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion; the system of procedures, people, and resources that contribute to an organization’s productivity and efficiency | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
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 | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
stockpile | n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
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 | |
converter | n: a device or machine that converts one form of energy or substance into another form; a device that changes the format or type of a file or document | |
digit | n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
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 | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
receipt | n: a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or received; the act of receiving something | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
recognizable | adj: easy to become aware of or identify | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
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 | |
nowadays | adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past | |
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 | |
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 | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
underlying | adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
insulin | n: a hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood, or a similar artificial substance used for the treatment of diabetes | |
antibody | n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
circulate | v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
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 | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
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 | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
infectious | adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water | |
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 |