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reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
aphorism | n: a concise statement that expresses a general truth or moral principle; a pithy and memorable statement that is meant to be easily remembered and understood | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
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 | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
womb | n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
full-term | adj: referring to the period of a pregnancy that is approximately 37 to 42 weeks long, when the fetus has fully developed and is ready for birth | |
assay | v: to analyze or test a substance for its chemical composition or its quantity; to attempt or try something | |
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 | |
crude | adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil | |
indication | n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
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 | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
retrieve | v: to find or get something back | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
wiggle | v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
potentially | adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly | |
refined | adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing | |
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 | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
substantially | adv: to a great extent or degree | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
alike | adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
derive | v: to obtain or receive something from a source | |
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 | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
adaptive | adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions | |
mast | n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
infancy | n: the state or period of being a baby or very young child | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
paw | n: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
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 | |
notation | n: a system of symbols or signs used to represent information or communicate ideas; a written or printed mark or signs used to indicate musical notes, mathematical formulas, or linguistic elements | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
epoch | n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
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 | |
machinery | n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
domain | n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
mercy | n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
meaningless | adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
artificial | adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something | |
id | n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
orderly | adj: clean or organized in a neat, careful and logical way | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
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 | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
specialized | adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
exaggerate | v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
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 | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
moderately | adv: to an average size, amount, degree, or strength; | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
meaningful | adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
defective | adj: having a flaw or fault that prevents proper functioning or usability; broken or imperfect in some way | |
substantial | adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
differential | n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference | |
selective | adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
refine | v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
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 | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
flawless | adj: without any imperfections or errors; perfect or impeccable in appearance or performance | |
retrieval | n: the process of recovering or retrieving something that has been lost or misplaced; the act of finding and extracting information, especially from a computer or database | |
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 | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
distort | v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear | |
distortion | n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
reconstruction | n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
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 | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
cortical | adj: relating to or located in the outer layer of an organ or body structure, particularly the cortex of the brain | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
unsuspecting | adj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious | |
posture | n: the position in which a person holds their body when standing or sitting; (verb) to behave affectedly or unnaturally to impress others | |
forth | adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open | |
remodel | v: to change the structure or form of something | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
synapse | n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
underlie | v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
successive | adj: following one after another in a series or sequence; happening or occurring in continuous or consecutive order; consecutive or sequential in nature | |
temporal | adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
receiver | n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something | |
mover | n: a person or company that specializes in moving goods or possessions from one location to another; a professional moving service or an individual who performs this task for friends, family members, or customers | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
embodiment | n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea | |
marvelous | adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
impair | v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
competence | n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively | |
thereafter | adv: after that; subsequently | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
literature | n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
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 | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
cleft | n: a narrow opening or fissure, usually in a rock or the ground; also, a separation or division between two things or parts | |
palate | n: the roof of the mouth, including the hard and soft tissues used in speech and the sense of taste; a person’s ability to taste or appreciate different flavors and tastes | |
retard | v: to hinder, delay, or slow down the progress or development of something; to cause someone or something to be delayed or held back | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
evaporate | v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
adequate | adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
muffle | v: to wrap or cover something to deaden sound or prevent others from hearing it; to suppress or soften the sound of something; to decrease the intensity or impact of something | |
degrade | v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others | |
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 | |
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 | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
duration | n: the length of time something lasts or continues | |
deficit | n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required | |
dependent | adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
orthographic | adj: relating to or conforming to the rules and conventions of the system of spelling or writing words in a particular language; referring to a method of projection in which an object is depicted or a surface mapped using parallel lines to project its outline onto a plane | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
corresponding | adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
cognition | n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind | |
fluent | adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
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 | |
deteriorate | v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate | |
competent | adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully | |
modulate | v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
agility | n: the ability to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
neuropsychology | n: the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between brain function and behavior | |
index | n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index | |
deviate | v: to depart from an established course or plan; to change direction or take a different route or approach | |
senile | adj: showing signs of old age, specifically mental decline or deterioration associated with advanced age | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
arena | n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events | |
malady | n: a physical or psychological disorder or illness; an ailment or disease that causes discomfort, distress, or dysfunction | |
autism | n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication | |
cerebral | adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical | |
palsy | n: a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of movement or sensation due to damage or disease affecting the nervous system; paralysis or weakness | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
catastrophe | n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune | |
schizophrenia | n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
aerobic | adj: relating to or requiring oxygen; (noun) an exercise or form of physical activity that enhances cardiovascular fitness and endurance, such as running or cycling | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
consideration | n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
capable | adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise | |
modification | n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
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 | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to |