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Word	Meaning	Advanced
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
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
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
virtually	adv: almost completely
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
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
teosinte	n: a wild grass of Mexico and Central America, from which maize or corn is believed to have been domesticated
tortilla	n: a type of thin flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican and Central American cuisine, often used as a wrap or served as a side dish
appetizer	n: a small dish served before a meal to stimulate the appetite
sprout	v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly
eggplant	n: a vegetable with smooth, dark purple, almost black, skin and whitish flesh, commonly used in cooking and is known for its versatility in various cuisines around the world
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create 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
graft	n: a transplanted portion of tissue or skin, often taken from one part of the body and used to repair or replace damaged or missing tissue in another part; a corrupt or illegal means of acquiring wealth or power through illicit or unethical methods
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
cereal	n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals
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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
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
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
increasingly	adv: more and more
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
submergence	n: the act or process of being completely covered or submerged by water or another liquid; the state of being underwater or beneath the surface
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
lapse	n: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended
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
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
papaya	n: tropical fruit with a soft orange or yellow flesh and black seeds, often used in salads, smoothies, and other culinary dishes for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
insert	v: to put something inside something else
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
queasy	adj: feeling or causing discomfort or unease, especially about one’s stomach; nauseated or sick; squeamish or easily made to feel unsettled or anxious
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
hundredfold	adj: a hundred times as great or as much
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
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
insecticide	n: a substance used to kill insects
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
caterpillar	n: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
replant	v: to remove a plant from one place and transplant it in another, often to promote growth or preserve its existence; to reattach a body part, such as a finger, hand, or even a limb, that has been completely severed from the body
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
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
vitamin	n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
carotenoid	n: organic pigments of yellow, orange, and red that are produced by plants, algae, and various bacteria and fungus
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
virulent	adj: extremely harmful or poisonous, especially in a physical or biological sense; highly infectious or contagious; intensely bitter or hostile
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
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.)
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
cataclysm	n: a sudden violent event that changes the earth’s environment, such as a flood or a war
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
interplay	n: the way in which two or more things interact or influence each other
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone