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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
allergy | n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs | |
intolerant | adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects | |
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. | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
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 | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
shellfish | n: water creatures that live in shells, especially one of the types that can be eaten | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
allergic | adj: having or caused by an allergy | |
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 | |
tropomyosin | n: a protein that regulates the contraction of muscle fibers by blocking the action of the enzyme myosin | |
peanut | n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
disproportionate | adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence | |
inappropriate | adj: not suitable or proper for a particular situation or occasion | |
tingle | v: to cause a stinging or prickling sensation; (noun) a feeling of slight numbness or a slight prickling or stinging sensation, typically as a result of cold or excitement | |
hive | n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people | |
rash | n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
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 | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
lactose | n: a sugar that is present in milk and milk products and is the primary source of energy for newborns | |
enzyme | n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction | |
dairy | n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese | |
digestive | adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food | |
bloat | v: to become swollen, distended, or inflated, especially in an unpleasant way; (noun) a condition in which the abdomen becomes swollen or distended with gas or fluid | |
diarrhea | n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications | |
unwell | adj: not in good health; feeling ill or sick | |
unpleasant | adj: not enjoyable or comfortable | |
celiac | n: relating to a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye; of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen | |
autoimmune | adj: relating to a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue, mistaking it for harmful foreign substances | |
gluten | n: a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that is responsible for the elastic texture of the dough | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
intestine | n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
sensitivity | n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
scientifically | adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science | |
purport | v: to claim or suggest that something is true or has a particular character or quality; (noun) the intended meaning of a communication | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
medically | adv: in a way that relates to the practice of medicine and the treatment of illness and injury | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism |