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nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
delegate | n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone | |
summit | n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
capsule | n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
geopolitical | adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area | |
inaction | n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
disenfranchise | v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
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 | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
biotechnology | n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals | |
plural | n: the grammatical form of a noun or pronoun indicating that it refers to more than one thing or person | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
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 | |
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 | |
textile | n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting | |
dye | v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance | |
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 | |
pigment | n: a substance that gives color to a material, such as paint, ink, or biological tissue; often derived from natural sources or synthetically produced | |
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 | |
pioneering | adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
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 | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
artwork | n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc. | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
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 | |
embed | v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass | |
multidisciplinary | adj: integrating or involving various academic fields or different skills in a topic or problem-solving approach | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
foundry | n: a factory or workshop where metal castings are produced, often using a furnace or molten metal | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
expansive | adj: large or wide in extent or scope; friendly and open and willing to talk | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
astrobiology | n: the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe, including the search for extraterrestrial life | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
permeate | v: to spread throughout; to pass through or penetrate every part of something | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
ride-sharing | n: an arrangement in which a passenger travels in a private car driven by its owner for free or for a fee, especially as arranged by using a website or app | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
remediate | v: to correct, repair, or improve a problem or pitfall, often in a technological, environmental, or medical context | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
petroleum | n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
automatic | adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
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.) | |
techno | n: a style of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by a repetitive, synthesized beat and minimalist sound effects; the use of advanced technology or techniques in a particular field | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
panacea | n: a remedy or solution that is believed to be a cure for all illnesses or problems; something that is seen as a universal cure-all | |
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 | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
endeavor | v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
drop-in | adj: designed to be easily inserted or assembled; available on a casual or as-needed basis, without requiring a reservation or appointment; (noun) a visit or a brief stay that is unplanned or unexpected | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
problematic | adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
prevailing | adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
unwitting | adj: without purpose or intent | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
asymmetrical | adj: lacking symmetry or balance; unevenly or irregularly shaped; not corresponding in terms of quantity, size, or position | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
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 | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
monoculture | n: the cultivation of a single crop or type of animal over a wide area | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
multiplicity | n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
broaden | v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal. | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
underway | adj: having started and currently in progress | |
bioeconomy | n: the part of the economy concerned with the production of goods and services using biological resources and processes | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
nod | v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
constrain | v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something | |
domesticate | v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company | |
edible | adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
delicious | adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
toolkit | n: a set of tools, materials, or resources that are designed to be used together for a specific purpose or task; a collection of information or techniques that can be used to address a problem or achieve a goal | |
palette | n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art | |
fame | n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on | |
saint | n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
reunification | n: the act of bringing something back together; the reuniting of previously separated parts | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
caretaker | n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts |