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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
outlive	v: to live longer than another person
pessimism	n: a tendency to see the worst in things and anticipate adverse outcomes; a belief that the world is generally bad or that something will go wrong more often than it will go right
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
organism	n: a tiny living thing
hemophilia	n: a genetic disorder in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, resulting in excessive bleeding and bruising
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
biomass	n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
mouthful	n: a quantity of food or drink that fills or can be taken into the mouth at one time; a word or phrase that is lengthy or difficult to pronounce
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
sorcery	n: the use of magic, often associated with evil or supernatural powers; witchcraft
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
oceanography	n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land
canal	n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
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
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
pigment	n: a substance that gives color to a material, such as paint, ink, or biological tissue; often derived from natural sources or synthetically produced
photoreceptor	n: a specialized cell in the retina of the eye that responds to light and enables vision; there are two types of photoreceptor cells – rods and cones – that are responsible for different aspects of vision
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
apparatus	n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
gradient	n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression
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.
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
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
wavelength	n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
amino	n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
chlorophyll	n: any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
centric	adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
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
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
transposition	n: the action or process of transferring something from one place, position, or form to another, particularly used in music or mathematics to describe the shifting of notes or elements from one position to another
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
insert	v: to put something inside something else
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
relate	v: 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
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
intracellular	adj: existing or occurring within the cells of an organism or structure; situated or taking place within the boundaries of a cell
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
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
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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)
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
phi	n: the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet, used in mathematics and sciences to represent various concepts such as the golden ratio, magnetic flux, and phase angle
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
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
immediately	adv: now or without delay
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
Ebola	n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
discontinue	v: to cease or stop doing something; to interrupt or terminate something that is already ongoing or in progress
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
eukaryotic	n: organisms whose cell nuclei are surrounded by a nuclear envelope
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
homologous	adj: having the same or similar structure, position, or function, particularly in different species or organisms; related by common ancestry
recombine	v: to combine or put together again or differently; to cause genetic recombination (= the process by which genetic material is broken and joined to other genetic material)
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
radiology	n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
hop	v: 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.
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
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
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
monoxide	n: a compound containing one oxygen atom and one other element, such as carbon monoxide (CO) or nitrogen monoxide (NO)
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
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
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
screening	n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
viability	n: the ability of something to be successful or to continue to exist
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
photosynthesis	n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities.
mod	n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
insensitive	adj: not showing or feeling concern for the needs and feelings of others
nitrogenase	n: an enzyme found in certain bacteria that is responsible for the biological fixation of atmospheric nitrogen into forms that can be used by plants and other organisms
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
cellulose	n: a complex carbohydrate that is the main structural component of plant cell walls and fibers; a substance used to make paper, textiles, and other materials
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
fermentation	n: the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of the heat
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
remediate	v: to correct, repair, or improve a problem or pitfall, often in a technological, environmental, or medical context
replace	v: to take the place of something
petrochemical	n: a chemical compound derived from petroleum or natural gas, used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic fibers, and other products
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
bioethics	n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
participate	v: to take part in something
scripture	n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
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
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;