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conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
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 | |
paramedic | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting, often in ambulances or other emergency vehicles | |
wreckage | n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
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 | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something | |
rib | n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule | |
pelvic | adj: of or relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the trunk of the human body, between the hips | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
staunch | adj: firmly loyal and devoted, unyielding or resolute | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
stroke | n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc. | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
coma | n: a state of prolonged unconsciousness, typically caused by severe injury or illness, during which a person is unresponsive and lacks awareness of their surroundings | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
rim | n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object | |
comatose | adj: relating to, associated with, or in a coma (= a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness) | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
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 | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
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 | |
intergalactic | adj: existing or occurring between different galaxies (= an independent group of stars) | |
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. | |
unpredictable | adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
awash | adj: flooded or overflowing with water, typically suddenly or unexpectedly; abundant or prevalent to the extent of being overwhelming or excessive | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
tilt | v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side | |
axis | n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance | |
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 | |
marrow | n: a soft, fatty, vascular substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced; the choicest or most essential part of some idea or experience | |
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 | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
prosperity | n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
providence | n: the protective care or guidance of God or nature as a spiritual power; divine intervention; the timely preparation for future eventualities or emergencies | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
distinction | n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
drastic | adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
entail | v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something | |
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 | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
succumb | v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
depressed | adj: sad and without any hope | |
alarming | adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
concussion | n: a violent blow or jolt to the head or body that jars the brain, often resulting in temporary or prolonged unconsciousness, confusion, or memory loss; a shock or upheaval caused by a sudden change or event | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
migraine | n: a severe headache typically felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
episodic | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; of or relating to writing or narration | |
headache | n: pain in the head; someone or something that causes anxiety or trouble | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
addiction | n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
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 | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
hoe | n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
euphoric | adj: an extreme feeling of well-being or excitement | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
quantum | n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
swivel | v: to rotate or turn around a fixed point or axis, often used to describe the action of a chair or other similar object that can rotate horizontally; (noun) a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to it to rotate or turn around freely | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
discharge | v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
neurological | adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
gamma | n: the third letter of the Greek alphabet; a type of radiation having the shortest wavelength and highest energy of electromagnetic waves | |
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 | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
symmetry | n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis | |
illumination | n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
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 | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
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 | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
smashing | adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
regain | v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away | |
plasticity | n: the quality or state of being easily molded, shaped, or modified; the capacity for change, adaptability, or flexibility, particularly about a material substance, biological process, or psychological trait | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
neuropsychology | n: the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between brain function and behavior | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
retrieve | v: to find or get something back | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
creep | v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
stabilize | v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way | |
solidify | v: to make solid, firm, or compact; to cause to become solid | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
memoir | n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
accommodation | n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
muscular | adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force | |
skeletal | adj: of, relating to, or forming a skeleton (= frame of bones); very thin or emaciated | |
imbalance | n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated | |
mandible | n: the lower jawbone in vertebrates, including humans, which is usually hinged to the skull and movable; a pair of these bones forming the lower jaw of an insect | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
disorder | n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions | |
dysfunction | n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
dentist | n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
reposition | v: to move to a new or different position or location | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
orthodontics | n: a branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, particularly those related to the misalignment of teeth and jaws; the use of various devices, including braces and retainers, to correct such irregularities and improve oral and facial function and appearance | |
alignment | n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
misaligned | adj: not properly aligned or arranged; not placed in the correct position or orientation | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
aneurysm | n: an abnormal, localized, and often dangerous bulging or dilation of a blood vessel, typically an artery, due to weakening of the vessel wall | |
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 | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
circulation | n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
hose | n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner | |
bulge | v: to protrude or extend outward | |
someplace | adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location | |
vascular | adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body | |
volumetric | adj: relating to or measured by volume, which refers to the amount of space occupied by an object or substance | |
compression | n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
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 | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
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 | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
gram | n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
dime | n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar | |
corrosion | n: the process of gradual deterioration or destruction of a material, typically metal, due to a chemical reaction with its environment, often resulting in rust or decay | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
hometown | n: the town or city where one was born or grew up | |
phoenix | n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
painstaking | adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort | |
near-miss | n: an incident or event that almost resulted in a serious accident or disaster but was ultimately avoided by chance, luck, or the timely intervention of someone or something | |
accidentally | adv: by chance or without planning | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
chirp | n: a short, sharp sound that is made by birds or insects or by electronic devices such as alarms or beepers | |
antenna | n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
interval | n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
stimulation | n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
cochlea | n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation | |
retina | n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball | |
exoskeleton | n: a hard, external protective covering or framework that supports and gives shape to the body of an invertebrate animal, such as an insect or crab | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
payback | n: a punishment or retaliation that is inflicted in response to an injury or offense; the benefit or gain obtained as a result of an investment, effort, or action | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
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 |