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Word	Meaning	Advanced
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
odyssey	n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
monolith	n: a large, single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into a pillar or monument; something that is very large, solid, and uniform in shape or appearance
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
acceleration	n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
microprocessor	n: a computer component containing all the functions of the central processing unit
flatten	v: to make something flat, smooth, or level; to remove or reduce any irregularities or bumps; to crush, squash, or press something down to become level or compressed
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
byte	n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code
broadband	n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
organism	n: a tiny living thing
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
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
crick	n: sharp pain or stiffness in the neck or back that typically results from a sudden twisting or wrenching movement
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
helix	n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
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
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
whiz	v: to move or run quickly and smoothly with a hissing or buzzing sound; to excel or perform skillfully in a particular area; to urinate; (noun) a person who is very clever or skilled at something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
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
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
buggy	n: a small, lightweight car, usually with no roof, especially drawn by a single horse; (adjective) infested with bugs
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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
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
pharmacology	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on the body, including their properties, uses, and interactions with other substances
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
factoid	n: something commonly accepted as fact, even though it is probably not true
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
noir	adj: a type of film or literature that emphasizes crime, darkness, and moral ambiguity, often using shadowy, low-light cinematography or atmospheric prose; meaning “black” or “dark” in French
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
skinny	adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential
chubby	adj: having a plump or rounded body shape, often used to describe children or pets
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
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
ventral	adj: relating to or situated on or toward the belly or underside of an animal or organ; opposite of dorsal
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
cusp	n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
residue	n: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
breakneck	adj: extremely fast and reckless; dangerous and high-speed
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
projectile	n: an object or weapon that is propelled through the air, with or without explosive power; something that is launched or thrown with great force
puke	v: to vomit or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to feel or experience extreme disgust or hatred
scrape	v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
genealogy	n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
plaque	n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
artery	n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc.
starch	n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
carbon	n: 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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
toolbox	n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
writ	n: a written legal order or command
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
mycoplasma	n: a genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall and can cause respiratory and genital infections in humans and animals
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
critter	n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
crank	n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
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
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
aroma	n: a distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often of a specific food, plant, or object
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
vine	n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
graft	n: a transplanted portion of tissue or skin, often taken from one part of the body and used to repair or replace damaged or missing tissue in another part; a corrupt or illegal means of acquiring wealth or power through illicit or unethical methods
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
conceivable	adj: imaginable or possible to understand or believe in the mind
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
raspberry	n: a sweet and tart edible fruit that grows on bushes, usually with a soft red or black color and a rough texture on the outside
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
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
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
vent	n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
viticulture	n: (also “viniculture”) the cultivation and production of grapes, particularly for winemaking, which includes the science and practice of growing grapevines, managing vineyards, and harvesting the grapes for wine production
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
fertilization	n: the process of joining a sperm and an egg to produce an embryo
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
granular	adj: consisting of or resembling small grains or particles; having a rough, irregular texture or appearance
terroir	n: the environmental and geographical factors, such as soil type, climate, and topography, that give a particular region or vineyard its unique characteristics and contribute to the flavor and quality of wine or other agricultural products produced there
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
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
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
unnatural	adj: not in accordance with the normal or natural order or not normal, typical, or expected
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
reorganize	v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
nutritious	adj: providing nourishment and essential nutrients for growth, development, and overall well-being; conducive to good health and proper bodily function
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
plentiful	adj: existing or available in a large quantity or abundance; ample or abundant in supply or availability
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
lipid	n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth