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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
afterlife | n: life after death, as believed in many cultures and religious traditions | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
liver | n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins | |
mushy | adj: soft and pulpy in texture or consistency, often describing food; emotionally sentimental or overly romantic in a way that can be seen as insincere or sickly sweet | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
disregard | v: to pay no attention to or to ignore someone or something | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
mosquito | n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria | |
anecdotal | adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence | |
seldom | adv: not often; rarely | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
painkiller | n: medicine used to relieve physical pain | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
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 | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
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 | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
microbiology | n: the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae, and their role in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, and the environment | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
microbiome | n: the community of microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that can usually be found living together in any given environment or the human body | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
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 | |
computation | n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
byte | n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
vagina | n: the passage in the body of a woman or female animal that connects her outer sex organs to her uterus | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
feces | n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
prairie | n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
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 | |
involvement | n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
outnumber | v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
symbiont | n: an organism that lives in symbiosis (= a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms) with another organism | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
routinely | adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
suspicion | n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
asthma | n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing | |
allergy | n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs | |
obesity | n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
stool | n: a seat without a back or arms, typically used by one person; a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs, used for working at or eating from; a piece of feces excreted from the body | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
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 | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
rewind | v: to make something, such as a film or tape, go back to the beginning | |
setback | n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
stormy | adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
obese | adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
degrade | v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
embalm | v: preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals to delay decomposition and make it suitable for display at a funeral | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
inflammation | n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury | |
bowel | n: the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine, especially the lower intestine | |
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 | |
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 | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
problematic | adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
sclerotic | adj: referring to the hardening or thickening of a tissue, organ, or other body parts, often due to infection, disease, or aging | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
autism | n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
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 | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
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 | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
inoculate | v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease | |
malnutrition | n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
kwashiorkor | n: a severe form of malnutrition, typically affecting young children in developing countries, caused by inadequate protein intake in the diet, characterized by swelling of the abdomen, muscle wasting, and other symptoms | |
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 | |
peanut | n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source | |
butt | v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette | |
supplement | n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
twin | n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
crowd-funding | n: a method of raising funds or capital for a project, venture, or cause by obtaining contributions from a large number of individuals, typically through an online platform or website | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
diarrhea | n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications | |
eligible | adj: having the required qualities or satisfying the necessary criteria | |
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 | |
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 | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease |