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neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
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 | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
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 | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
contraction | n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
mediate | v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict | |
sensory | adj: of or relating to the physical senses | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
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 | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
clinch | v: to settle or finalize decisively; to secure or grasp firmly; to make certain or confirm beyond doubt; to secure a victory or success by a decisive action or effort | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
squirt | v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance | |
rudimentary | adj: relating to basic facts or principles; fundamental | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
juvenile | adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
profess | v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm | |
tenure | n: the holding or possessing of a specific position, job, or property; the right to hold a position or property for a period of time | |
chauvinist | n: a person who is aggressively or excessively patriotic and who believes in the superiority of their gender, race, or nationality, often to the detriment or oppression of others | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
pit | n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
dexterous | adj: skilled or proficient in using the hands or body; nimble, clever, or deft | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
dexterity | n: skill and speed in performing physical tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness in dealing with situations or problems | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
approximate | adj: nearly accurate or correct, but not completely so | |
optimal | adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous | |
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 | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
ph | n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
slosh | v: to move the liquid around, usually inside a container, with a splashing or slapping sound; to move clumsily through water or mud | |
agility | n: the ability to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
generalization | n: the act of making a broad statement or conclusion based on limited information or experience; a statement that applies to a large group or category of things or people, often without considering the unique qualities or circumstances of each individual | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
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 | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control 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 | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
corrupt | adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest | |
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 | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
localize | v: to restrict or confine something to a specific area or location; to adapt or translate something for a particular region or market | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
bull | n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing | |
dart | n: a small narrow pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is thrown or shot; (verb) to move along rapidly and lightly | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
variability | n: the fact or quality of something being likely to vary | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
teapot | n: a small, usually handleless pot with a spout used for boiling or brewing tea; it often has a lid to prevent heat loss during steeping and is typically made of ceramic or metal | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
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 | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
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 | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
unify | v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
inference | n: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a deduction or assumption | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
probabilistic | adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
explanatory | adj: serving to explain or clarify; providing additional information or details to aid in understanding | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
intuitive | adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
auditory | adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
ellipsis | n: the omission of a word or phrase from a sentence or text that is still grammatically complete, indicated by a set of three dots (…) or other markings | |
apparatus | n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
moreover | adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
neural | adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
anticipate | v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
bother | v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
discrepancy | n: a lack of consistency or agreement between two or more facts, figures, or sets of information; a disagreement, inconsistency, or divergence | |
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. | |
subtract | v: to take away or deduct a quantity or amount from a total; to remove or eliminate something from a larger whole | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
tickle | v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
sinusoidal | adj: having a smooth, curved shape like a sine wave; characterized by regular, rhythmic oscillations or fluctuations | |
replay | v: play something, such as a recording, a piece of music, or a game again | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
tempo | n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed | |
causal | adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause | |
naught | n: a numerical value representing zero or no quantity; nothingness | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
cancellation | n: the act of calling off or eliminating a previously arranged plan, reservation, or appointment; the process of invalidating a legal or financial agreement or contract | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
objective | n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
retaliate | v: to respond to an action or attack with a similar action, especially one that is intended to harm or punish the other person | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
inconsistent | adj: not remaining constant or in agreement | |
hypothesize | v: to form or present a theory or explanation without sufficient evidence; to speculate | |
passive | adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition | |
recipient | n: a person who receives something | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
transfuse | v: to transfer or impart something, such as blood, emotions, or knowledge, from one thing or person to another; to permeate or soak through something with a particular quality or substance | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
Newtonian | adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
precept | n: a guiding principle or rule of action; a commandment or instruction that serves as a moral or behavioral guideline | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
configuration | n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things | |
stiff | adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
intercept | v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
intuition | n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
yearn | v: to strongly desire or long for something | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
reproduction | n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
realization | n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting |