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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
vastness	n: the extent or size of something, often describing an ample space or area; the quality of being immense or immense in scale
interstellar	adj: relating to or located in the space between stars
infinity	n: the state or quality of having no end or limit; (mathematics) a number greater than any natural number
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
recursion	n: the process of repeating or looping through a set of instructions or functions within another function, often used in programming and computer science
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grail	n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
neurology	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
wisp	n: a thin, delicate strand or vestige of something, such as smoke, vapor, or a piece of hair; a faint, barely perceptible indication or hint of something; a small creature or fairy, often depicted as a hovering, translucent figure
protoplasm	n: the living substance or substance of life within a cell, composed of various organic and inorganic compounds, including proteins, nucleic acids, and water
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
approaching	adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
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
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
across-the-board	adj: affecting all persons, groups, or areas equally or without exception; comprehensive; universal
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
selective	adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
temporal	adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity
lobe	n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver
frontal	adj: relating to the front; situated at or directed towards the front; frontal can also refer to a meteorological term for a weather system that is moving from west to east
parietal	adj: relating to or situated near the wall of a body cavity; of, relating to, or involving the walls or outer surfaces of an organ or structure
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
fusiform	adj: having a spindle-like shape that is wide in the middle and tapering at both ends; characterized by a rounded, elongated form
gyrus	n: a convolution of the surface of the brain
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
wink	v: to close one eye briefly as a way of showing agreement, understanding, or flirtation; to emit a flashing light
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
delusion	n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
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
impostor	n: someone who pretends to be someone or something else to deceive others; a fraud
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
lucid	adj: expressed or presented clearly; easy to understand; rational and sane; shining or bright
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
chap	n: a crack in the skin, especially on the lips or hands, caused by dryness or cold weather; a man or boy; (verb) to crack, split, or roughen the skin, especially as a result of exposure to cold weather or wind
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
attraction	n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
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
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
latent	adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
arouse	v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
inexplicable	adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
bestial	adj: resembling or behaving like a brute animal; savage, brutal, or lacking human qualities; showing a lack of reason or intelligence
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
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
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
eyeball	n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
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
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
limbic	adj: of or relating to the system of the brain that supports a variety of functions, including emotion, behavior, long-term memory, and olfaction
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
lint	n: small fibers or fluff that accumulate on clothing, fabric, or other surfaces, typically as a result of wear or friction
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
autonomic	n: relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, breathing, and glandular secretion
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
exertion	n: the act of using one’s energy, effort, or strength to achieve something; a physical or mental effort that produces a result
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
pea	n: a small, round, green vegetable that grows in pods on a climbing plant and is eaten as a vegetable
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
galvanic	adj: relating to or involving electric currents or electricity; producing a sudden or dramatic effect
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
pin-up	n: an attractive or sexually alluring photograph or illustration, typically of a person (especially a woman), often displayed on walls or in magazines as a form of entertainment or decoration
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
incomprehensible	adj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
phantom	n: a ghost or a spirit of a dead person; something existing only in your imagination or perception
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
amputate	v: to cut off a part of the body, especially by surgery
gangrene	n: a condition in which body tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply, often resulting from injury, infection, or disease, typically characterized by discoloration, swelling, and a foul odor
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
hysterectomy	n: a surgical procedure that involves the removal of part or all of the uterus, typically performed to treat certain medical conditions such as uterine cancer or severe endometriosis
menstrual	adj: of or relating to the time when a woman menstruates (= to discharge the blood from the uterus) each month
cramp	n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
enquiry	n: a request for information or investigation; a formal or official investigation or inquiry
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
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
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
sensory	adj: of or relating to the physical senses
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
clench	v: to close tightly or grip firmly; to contract or stiffen, especially as in response to stress or pain; to tighten or compress
spasm	n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity
excruciating	adj: extremely painful, intense, or distressing; causing great physical or emotional suffering
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
oxymoron	n: a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence”
peripheral	adj: relating to, located on or near, or constituting an outer boundary or edge; not central or essential
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
sling	v: to throw or drop something somewhere carelessly; to hang loosely or freely; (noun) a length of rope, fabric, or chain used to support or lift something
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
amputation	n: the act of cutting off a part of the body surgically
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
cardboard	n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
brachial	adj: relating to the arm or the upper limb; pertaining to the brachium (= the upper arm)
avulsion	n: the action of forcibly tearing away or separating a body part or structure, especially as a result of trauma or surgery; the process of a river or another body of water cutting through and carrying away land
posture	n: the position in which a person holds their body when standing or sitting; (verb) to behave affectedly or unnaturally to impress others
resurrect	v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again
reflection	n: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface
wiggle	v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
giggle	v: to laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly, nervous, or childlike way
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
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.
focal	adj: relating to an important or central point or area; sharp or precise in focus or detail
dystonia	n: a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause twisting, repetitive movements, or abnormal postures
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
dispense	v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
elbow	n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint
forearm	n: the part of a person’s arm between the elbow and the wrist; (verb) to arm in advance of a confrontation
dangle	v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
magician	n: a person who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain an audience; typically involves sleight of hand or deception to create seemingly impossible or supernatural effects
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
proprioception	n: the sense of the relative position of one’s body parts and their movement, regulated by receptors in the muscles, tendons, and joints; the ability to sense where one’s body is in space without relying on vision
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
disembodied	adj: without a physical body; not having a material form
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
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.
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
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
synesthesia	n: a condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic and involuntary experiences in another pathway; for example, seeing specific colors when hearing certain sounds or experiencing tastes or smells when seeing certain shapes
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
indigo	adj: a deep blue or purple-blue color; also, the plant that yields Indigo dye
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
mingle	v: to mix or blend in, especially socially; to associate with others in a friendly, informal manner
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
muddle	v: to mix up or confuse something; to make a mess of something; to create disorder or chaos
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
hereditary	adj: passed down from one generation to another through inheritance
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
trim	v: to make neat or tidy by clipping, cutting, or pruning away excess or unwanted parts; to adjust or modify to improve efficiency or performance
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
deficient	adj: lacking something needed or normal
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
glowing	adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
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
radiant	adj: emitting light or heat; shining brightly
instantly	adv: immediately
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
propensity	n: a natural inclination, preference, or tendency toward a particular activity, behavior, or opinion
incidence	n: the frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a specific population, group, or area; the occurrence or manifestation of something, especially something harmful or unpleasant
phrenology	n: a pseudoscience that was popular in the 19th century, which claimed that different mental faculties and personality traits could be determined by analyzing the shape and size of bumps on a person’s skull
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
phoneme	n: the smallest possible unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word within a particular language; the basic unit of phonetics
mutant	n: an organism that has characteristics resulting from a mutation (= alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome)
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
inflection	n: a change in the pitch or tone of one’s voice; a change in the form of a word to indicate tense, mood, gender, or other grammatical categories
auditory	adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
jagged	adj: having a rough and sharply uneven surface or outline
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
photon	n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
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
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
metallic	adj: relating to or resembling metal; having a shiny, silvery, or reflective quality; characterized by strength, durability, or toughness
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
angular	adj: measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle; having angles or an angular shape
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it