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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
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
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
cant	n: statements, especially about moral, religious, or political nature that are not sincerely believed by the person making them
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
alchemy	n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
ailment	n: a slight but often persistent illness
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
ginger	n: a plant (Zingiber officinale) that is widely cultivated for its aromatic underground stem (rhizome), which is used as a spice, especially in Asian cooking
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
whiskey	n: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in barrels and often consumed straight or with mixers
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
metabolite	n: a substance produced by metabolic processes in living organisms, especially those that are essential for normal physiological functions
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
scour	v: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
coastline	n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
snorkel	n: a tube-like device used for breathing underwater, with one end in the mouth and the other above the surface of the water
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
scuba	n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
sponge	n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
virulent	adj: extremely harmful or poisonous, especially in a physical or biological sense; highly infectious or contagious; intensely bitter or hostile
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
magus	n: a member of an ancient Persian sect of priests and astrologers; a magician or sorcerer with supernatural powers; a wise or learned person with special knowledge or abilities
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
painkiller	n: medicine used to relieve physical pain
morphine	n: a powerful narcotic drug used to relieve pain and induce sleep
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
gazelle	n: a slender, graceful antelope with long, slender legs and curved horns, native to Africa and parts of Asia
harpoon	n: a spear-like weapon used for fishing or hunting sea creatures such as whales or sharks; a sharp tool used for piercing or impaling something; (verb) to hunt or capture a fish or other sea creature using a spear-like instrument called a harpoon
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
mixture	n: 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
neurotoxin	n: a poisonous substance that damages or destroys nerve tissue and causes neurological damage or dysfunction; a toxin that specifically targets the nervous system
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
instantly	adv: immediately
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
submarine	n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
minibus	n: a small bus designed to carry a limited number of passengers, usually between 8 and 15, often used for public transportation, shuttle services, or private hire
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
fridge	n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
starfish	n: marine invertebrate that belongs to the phylum Echinodermata, characterized by a five-armed body shape that resembles a star, typically found on or near the seafloor
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
crinoid	n: a marine animal resembling a flower or plant, characterized by a body structure consisting of a stem, calyx, and branching arms; also known as a sea lily or feather star
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
unforgiving	adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
jellyfish	n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
avatar	n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc.
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
trumpet	n: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone; (verb) to announce or praise loudly or publicly
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
interweave	v: to combine or blend substantive parts or elements; to interlace; to mix or intermingle
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
scaffold	n: a temporary platform or structure used to support workers and materials during construction or maintenance work
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
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
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
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
anticancer	adj: relating to the prevention, treatment, or cure of cancer; possessing properties that are thought to prevent or combat cancer
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
haystack	n: a large mound of hay, usually stacked in a conical or cylindrical shape, used for animal feed or bedding
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
insert	v: to put something inside something else
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
bioreactor	n: a device or system used to cultivate living cells, tissues, or organisms for industrial or research purposes
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
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
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
lifeless	adj: without life; dead
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
trawl	v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information
longline	n: a type of fishing gear consisting of a long main line with many smaller baited lines attached to it at intervals; a type of clothing or fashion style that is distinguished by long, flowing lines and loose, comfortable shapes
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
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
safari	n: an expedition, usually with a guide, for viewing or hunting wild animals, especially in Africa
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
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising