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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
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 | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
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 | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
landing | n: the act of coming to rest on the ground or another surface after being in flight or jumping; a platform or area of ground where a plane or spacecraft can come to rest | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
diverge | v: to move or extend in different directions from a common point; to branch off or deviate from a path or course | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
plague | n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
receptor | n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
malaria | n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito | |
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 | |
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 | |
toast | n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even | |
crick | n: sharp pain or stiffness in the neck or back that typically results from a sudden twisting or wrenching movement | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
nifty | adj: attractive and stylish; clever and ingenious; neat and handy | |
abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
cockroach | n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
ameba | n: a single-celled organism that typically has the shape of a small, round blob and moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia | |
dub | v: to give someone or something an unofficial name or nickname; to provide movies with a voice of a foreign language | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
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 | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
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 | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
funk | n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
reactor | n: a device or structure that is designed to contain a controlled nuclear chain reaction, producing heat or power; a device that initiates, drives, or controls a specific chemical reaction or process | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
radiology | n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries | |
backstroke | n: a swimming stroke performed on one’s back, in which the arms are alternately raised over the head and pulled through the water while the legs move in a flutter kick | |
chromosome | n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
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 | |
hint | n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
trench | n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
excrete | v: to discharge waste matter, such as urine or feces, from the body or a cell or gland | |
sulfur | n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications | |
archaea | n: a group of single-celled microorganisms distinguished from bacteria by their unique cell wall structure and biochemical characteristics, which are found in extreme environments such as hot springs and salt flats | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
dolphin | n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid | |
temporal | adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
fertilize | v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
eland | n: a species of large African antelope known for its long, spiraled horns and being one of the slowest-running antelopes | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
deteriorate | v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
dodo | n: a flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, characterized by its stout body, small wings, and hooked beak; an extinct bird species that was last seen in the late 17th century | |
primordial | adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
ooze | v: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
neat | adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place | |
Ebola | n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa | |
deadly | adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
floppy | adj: not stiff or firm; hanging loosely | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
thump | v: to strike or hit heavily or repeatedly, often with a dull, resonating sound; to pound or beat forcefully | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
bloom | n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth | |
hemophilia | n: a genetic disorder in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, resulting in excessive bleeding and bruising | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
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.) | |
biomaterial | n: a substance, usually synthetic, that is used for medical or veterinary purposes and is designed to mimic or replace biological tissues | |
polyester | n: a synthetic fabric consisting of polymers typically derived from petroleum, characterized by its durability, wrinkle resistance, and easy-care properties | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
outlay | n: an amount of money that is expended or spent, particularly on a specific project or purchase | |
literature | n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value | |
cliff | n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
embryo | n: an animal organism in the early stages of growth, either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed | |
lizard | n: a reptile that has a relatively long body, two pairs of legs, and a tapering tail | |
regrow | v: to grow back or regenerate after being cut or removed, such as cells or tissues in the body, or plants and vegetation | |
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 | |
chick | n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken | |
differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
undifferentiated | adj: having few or no clear distinctive characters; (of cells) not having specialized or mature structures or functions | |
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 | |
pancreas | n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
expression | n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood | |
punctuate | v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically | |
declarative | adj: relating to or functioning as a statement or assertion; making a declaration or assertion | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
leukemia | n: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
repository | n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
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 | |
deposit | n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
literate | adj: having the ability to read and write; possessing knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
zip | n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently | |
triangle | n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
contiguous | adj: sharing a common boundary; touching; adjacent | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
productive | adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
cuckoo | n: a bird of the Cuculidae family, known for its distinctive call; (informally) a person who is crazy, eccentric, or foolish | |
landlocked | adj: referring to a country or region that is surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea or ocean | |
diamond | n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond | |
differential | n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference | |
productivity | n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
inflation | n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air | |
privatize | v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
serf | n: a person in feudal society who is bound to work on a lord’s land and owes allegiance to the lord; a person who is subjected to a tyrannical or oppressive authority | |
shareholder | n: (also “stockholder”) a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
foment | v: to encourage or promote the development or growth of something, especially negative or harmful situations like unrest, rebellion, or conflict; to instigate or provoke | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
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 | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
secede | v: to withdraw or break away from a larger group or organization, especially when it involves political or territorial separation; to formally separate or secede | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
sovereign | n: a king or queen | |
fusion | n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
moderator | n: a person or thing that moderates or regulates something, such as a discussion or forum; a device or mechanism that controls or regulates the speed, temperature, or other variables of a process or operation |