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Word	Meaning	Advanced
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
pump	v: 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
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
cerebellum	n: the part of the brain at the back of the head that plays an important role in motor control, balance, and coordination
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
temporal	adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
auditory	adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear
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
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
cross-section	n: a two-dimensional representation of a slice or portion of a three-dimensional object or structure, showing the internal arrangement and relationship of its parts; a sample or subset of a larger population or entity that allows insight into its characteristics or behavior
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
neocortex	n: the part of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for higher brain functions such as conscious thought and decision-making
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
underneath	adv: under or below something else
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
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
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
astrocytoma	n: a type of brain tumor that develops from abnormal glial cells called astrocytes
glia	n: a type of brain cell that supports and insulates neurons, provides nutrients to them, and helps to regulate their activity
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
biochemical	adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms
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
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
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
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
readout	n: a display of information or data, often in numerical or digital form, that provides a readout of measurements, quantities, or other aspects of a process or system
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
toxicology	n: the study of poisonous substances and their effects on organisms, including humans
work-up	n: a thorough examination, analysis, or assessment of a patient’s medical condition or a situation, typically involving various diagnostic procedures, tests, or investigations; a comprehensive evaluation or preparation
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
labile	adj: easily or readily undergoing change, instability, or varying states; having a tendency to be unstable or changeable
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
diffusion	n: a spreading motion in multiple directions
tensor	n: (of anatomy) a muscle that causes a part of the body to become tense or tight, thereby exerting a pulling or stretching force; (of physics) a mathematical object or vector that describes the direction and intensity of a physical force or quantity in a multi-dimensional space
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
interstate	adj: between or involving different states (= the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation)
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
glorify	v: to praise or honor something or someone, often in an exaggerated or overly positive way; to elevate or exalt something or someone to a higher status or position
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
broad	adj: very wide; general
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
cryogenic	adj: relating to the production, use, or storage of materials at very low temperatures, often below -150°C
micron	n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
paintbrush	n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
atlas	n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders
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
dissection	n: the act or process of cutting up or dividing something to examine it
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
scribe	n: a person who writes out copies of documents or manuscripts, especially in ancient times
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
purify	v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it
efflorescent	adj: relating to the process of flowering or blooming; characterized by the formation of a powdery or crystalline deposit on the surface of a material due to the evaporation of water or other solvents
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
quantitative	adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
multimodal	adj: involving or using several ways of communication or expression
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
assay	v: to analyze or test a substance for its chemical composition or its quantity; to attempt or try something
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
antidepressant	n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
serotonin	n: a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses) involved in, e.g., sleep, emotion, and memory
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
causal	adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
individuality	n: the qualities or characters that distinguish a particular person or thing from others of the same kind
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
correspondence	n: the letters, emails, etc., especially official or business ones; the quality or state of being the same in amount, number, status
cutoff	n: a point or level beyond which something will not be tolerated or allowed; the act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
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
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
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
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
subset	n: a set of things that are contained within another larger set; a portion or division of a group or category
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
precipitate	v: to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly; to cause a solid substance to form from a dissolved liquid or gas by means of a chemical reaction or physical process
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
handful	n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage
unexplored	adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered
undiscovered	adj: not yet found or known
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
daunt	v: to intimidate or discourage someone, often by making them feel afraid or uncertain; to lessen someone’s courage, enthusiasm, or spirit
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
await	v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something