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bacterian: 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
organismn: a tiny living thing
microscopicadj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
propertyn: a thing or things that belong to someone
genen: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
geneticadj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
encodev: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
traitn: a particular feature of your nature
consumev: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
nutrientn: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
dividev: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
boringadj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
arguev: 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
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
interactionn: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
crittern: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
hummingadj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
supposev: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
genericadj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
trillionn: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
charmn: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
characteristicn: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
metricadj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
passiveadj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition
ridern: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message
incrediblyadv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
invisibleadj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
armorn: a protective covering made of metal or other durable materials, worn to guard against injury or damage
insultn: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
digestv: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
vitaminn: 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
educatev: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
immuneadj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
microben: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
vitaladj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
microscopen: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
asocialadj: not interested in socializing or being with others; withdrawn from society or interactions with others
reclusen: a person who lives in solitude and isolation
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
cluen: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
marineadj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
vibrion: a type of bacterium that belongs to the genus Vibrio characterized by their comma-shaped or curved rod morphology
slidev: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
flaskn: a container with a narrow neck and wide, flat body used for holding and carrying liquids
liquidn: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
harmlessadj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
bioluminescencen: the production and emission of light by living creatures, such as glowworms, fireflies, etc.
fireflyn: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark
dilutev: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
suspensionn: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles
simultaneouslyadv: at the same time
primitiveadj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
secretev: to produce and discharge a substance, such as a hormone or glandular secretion; to conceal or hide something
moleculen: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
hormonen: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
trianglen: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
participatev: to take part in something
cellularadj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
proportionn: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
synchronizev: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
squidn: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food
bobtailn: the shortened or docked tail of an animal, typically referring to dog breeds that have naturally short tails or ones that have been surgically shortened
glowingadj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
loben: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver
shenanigann: a deceptive or mischievous act or behavior; a playful or mischievous trick; a prank or practical joke
symbiosisn: a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms, typically to the advantage of all
shallowadj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
nocturnaladj: relating to or occurring in the night; active or awake during the night
buryv: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
sandn: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
huntv: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
starlightn: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars
moonlightn: the light of the moon, which is reflected sunlight and is much weaker than direct sunlight; (verb) to work at a second job, often in addition to one’s regular employment, usually without the knowledge or approval of one’s employer
penetratev: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
depthn: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
developv: 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
shuttern: a hinged or sliding panel, typically made of wood or metal, that can be closed to cover or protect a window or opening; a device that controls the opening and closing of a camera lens, allowing light to enter for a specific duration
specializedadj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function
organn: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
detectv: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
shadown: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
illuminatev: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
predatorn: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
calculatev: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
trajectoryn: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
stealthn: the quality of remaining hidden or undetected; the ability to move or act with great secrecy and subtlety
bombn: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
sustainv: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
pumpv: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
attachv: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
circadianadj: relating to a physiological cycle that lasts approximately 24 hours, impacting physical and behavioral changes that occur over the course of a day, such as sleep-wake cycles or fluctuations in hormones
rhythmn: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
asleepadj: in a state of sleep
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
molecularadj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
mechanismn: 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
proteinn: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
enzymen: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
receptorn: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way
collectiveadj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
anomalyn: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
ridiculousadj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
glowv: to give out a steady, strong light
unisonn: occurring or corresponding together, simultaneously, or exactly; (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
fancyv: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
quorumn: the minimum number of people required to be present at a meeting to conduct official business or make decisions; the number of individuals necessary for an organized group to function
fashionn: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
virulencen: the degree or intensity of a pathogen’s ability to cause disease or harm; the strength or power of a negative attribute or quality
toxinn: 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
enormousadj: extremely large or great
launchv: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
overcomev: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
pathogenn: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
smatteringn: a small, superficial, or limited amount of knowledge of something; a slight or incomplete understanding or familiarity with a subject or topic
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
relatev: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
identicaladj: being the exact same one
conferv: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
exquisiteadj: extremely beautiful and delicate
specificadj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
interspeciesadj: occurring between or involving different species; pertaining to interactions between different species
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
siblingn: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
incredibleadj: unbelievable; enormous
mixturen: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
depictv: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
micrographn: a photograph or image that has been taken through a microscope or magnifying lens, typically used for scientific or medical purposes
censusn: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
populationn: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
multilingualadj: skilled in or using multiple languages; involving or relating to multiple languages or language groups
specifyv: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
paralleladj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
minorityn: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
chemistryn: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
ovaladj: having the shape of an egg, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, or having the general outline of an egg
carbonn: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
practicaladj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
initiatev: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
antibioticn: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
resistantadj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
membranen: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
replicatev: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
mutantn: an organism that has characteristics resulting from a mutation (= alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome)
infectiousadj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
modificationn: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
strategyn: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
jamn: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
recognitionn: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
universaladj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
antagonistn: a person, group, or force that opposes or works against the protagonist, or the main character, in a story or drama; a person or thing that is in direct opposition or conflict with another person or group
broadadj: very wide; general
spectrumn: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
logicn: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
virulentadj: extremely harmful or poisonous, especially in a physical or biological sense; highly infectious or contagious; intensely bitter or hostile
infectionn: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
conjunctionn: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while
generationn: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
initiallyadv: at the beginning; at first
resistancen: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
complicatedadj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
lexiconn: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical
multicellularadj: characterized by the presence of multiple or many cells, as opposed to unicellular (having only one cell)
spiritn: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
accomplishv: to finish or achieve something successfully
inventionn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
organizationn: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
insightn: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
principlen: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
appliedadj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
distinguishv: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
outwardadj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
kidneyn: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
evolvev: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
decibeln: (also “dB”) a unit used to measure the intensity of sound or the comparative loudness of two sounds based on a logarithmic scale
whistlev: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
reiteratev: to repeat something, typically for emphasis or clarity; to say or do something again and again
therapeuticadj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury
miraculousadj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
mutualadj: common to or shared by two or more parties
hopv: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
gangn: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
jerseyn: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
demographicn: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
enginen: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
crazyadj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
delightn: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
invitingadj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate