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Word	Meaning	Advanced
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
feasibility	n: the state or quality of being feasible; the likelihood or possibility of something being successful or able to be accomplished
fatalism	n: the belief that all events, including human actions, are predetermined and inevitable; the acceptance of fate or destiny without resistance
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
elimination	n: the act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
intermediate	adj: situated between two locations, things, states, etc.; around the middle of a scale of evaluation
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
considerably	adv: to a significant extent or degree; noticeably; substantially
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
sympathetic	adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
entirely	adv: completely
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
spade	n: a gardening tool with a flat, pointed blade used for digging, planting, and moving soil
frail	adj: weak, delicate, and easily broken or worn out; lacking physical, mental, or emotional strength
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
trance	n: a state of altered consciousness in which a person may seem to be asleep or unconscious but, in reality, is highly responsive to suggestion; a state of being deeply absorbed in thought or feeling, often characterized by a heightened awareness of one’s surroundings and emotions
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
valueless	adj: without any value or worth; worthless; having no significance or importance
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
turbulence	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
overpopulation	n: a situation in which the number of people or living organisms in a particular area or environment exceeds the carrying capacity or resources of that area or environment
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
crossing	n: the act of going from one side to the other; a place where roads, railway tracks, or rivers intersect
fudge	n: a sweet candy made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream; an act of adjusting, manipulating, or distorting something to make it more favorable or acceptable; (verb) to manipulate or alter something deceptively or dishonestly, especially data or information
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
vacillate	v: to alternate or waver between different opinions, actions, or directions; to be indecisive
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing something
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
cohort	n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
indefinite	adj: without any fixed or defined limit; vague or unclear; lasting for an unknown or unspecified period of time
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
immoral	adj: not conforming to accepted society’s standards of honesty or morality
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
sensible	adj: having good sense or judgment; reasonable; practical; marked by a perception of the importance or seriousness of something
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
ghastly	adj: causing great horror or fear; shockingly unpleasant or bad
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
agitate	v: to disturb or upset someone’s emotions, peace, or tranquility; to stir or shake something up, often to mix or dissolve it
evangelical	adj: relating to or advocating a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and faith over religious rituals and central authority within the church
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
tautological	adj: characterized by repeating the same idea in different words or phrases; involving unnecessary repetition or redundancy
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
inanimate	adj: not having life or spirit; not animate
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
postpone	v: to delay or reschedule something to a later time or date
gerontology	n: the scientific study of aging and the processes and problems associated with it, including the physical, mental, and social changes that occur as people grow older
geriatrics	n: a branch of medicine specializing in the healthcare of elderly individuals, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions that affect older adults
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
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
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
promising	adj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
pitiful	adj: making people feel sorrow or sympathy; very small or poor
organism	n: a tiny living thing
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
interference	n: the act or process of getting involved in and trying to influence a specific situation; the state of being affected and influenced with
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
ironclad	adj: very strong and effective, particularly in the face of challenge or opposition; (of a vessel) covered or protected by iron plates for defense against attack
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
rejuvenate	v: to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
refinement	n: the process of making something better or more sophisticated or of improving something by making it more accurate or precise
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
predictability	n: the quality of being able to be predicted or expected; the degree to which something is predictable or can be relied upon to follow a specific pattern or behavior
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
cusp	n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
catching	adj: attracting attention or interest; likely to be noticed or remembered; appealing or compelling
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
improve	v: to make or become better
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
velocity	n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s)
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
youthful	adj: typical of young people; vigorous and fresh
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
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
irrespective	adv: without taking something into account; regardless of
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
treble	n: the highest vocal or instrumental register, typically performed by a woman or child; a high-pitched sound or tone; three times as much of something or threefold
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
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
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
irresponsible	adj: not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not reliable
silent	adj: without any or little sound
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
ambivalent	adj: having mixed or conflicting feelings or attitudes towards something or someone; uncertainty or indecision about what course of action to take
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
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
denote	v: to indicate or represent something; to serve as a symbol or sign of something; to express or designate a meaning or concept
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
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
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
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
mitochondria	n: (singular: mitochondrion) an organelle (= a specialized part of a cell) found in large numbers in most cells that produce energy for the cell by breaking down food
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
proteolysis	n: the process of breaking down proteins into smaller polypeptides or individual amino acids, often through enzymatic reactions
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
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
philanthropic	adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
specie	n: coins or notes in a currency, as distinct from paper money; a chemical substance or group made up of identical molecules
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
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
procreation	n: the act or process of producing offspring; reproduction
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
telomerase	n: an enzyme that is responsible for maintaining the length of telomeres, which are protective structures at the ends of chromosomes, and which prevents the shortening of telomeres during cell division, allowing cells to divide and replicate properly
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever
advantageous	adj: providing a benefit or advantage; favorable or beneficial
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
sophistication	n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
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
immortal	adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance
motorbike	n: a lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle with an engine designed for use on roads; also known as a motorcycle
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
embryo	n: an animal organism in the early stages of growth, either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
replace	v: to take the place of something
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
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
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
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
oversimplify	v: to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and no longer holds true
hydra	n: a freshwater polyp with a tubular body and several tentacles; (of mythology) a serpentine monster with many heads that regrow when cut off; a problem or a situation that is difficult to overcome because it multiplies or gets worse as soon as one aspect of it is solved or eliminated
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.