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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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iris | n: the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil; a flower with showy petals, named for its resemblance to the eye’s iris | |
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 | |
cawing | n: the act of making the characteristic loud, harsh, and repeated cry of a crow or raven | |
roar | v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine | |
lacrimal | adj: relating to tears or tear ducts; pertaining to the secretion and drainage of tears | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
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 | |
punctum | n: a particular point, detail, or moment that stands out or captures attention, often having a significant emotional or aesthetic impact | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
ounce | n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams | |
gallon | n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters | |
basal | adj: forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base of something | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
debris | n: broken or torn fragments of something | |
mucus | n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc. | |
aqueous | adj: of or pertaining to water; containing, dissolved in, or related to water; watery or liquid in nature | |
hydrate | v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization | |
repel | v: to force an attack or attacker to withdraw or retreat | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
cornea | n: the transparent layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps to focus light onto the retina | |
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 | |
lipid | n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells | |
evaporate | v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
smite | v: to strike with a heavy blow or weapon; to defeat or conquer decisively; to afflict with sudden or severe pain or affliction | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
terrific | adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
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 | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
sulfur | n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications | |
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 | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
sting | v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
controllable | adj: able to be controlled or directed | |
reflex | n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
antibody | n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease | |
microorganism | n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
stabilize | v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way | |
mood | n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind | |
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 | |
elicit | v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty | |
sympathy | n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions | |
submission | n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
enkephalin | n: a type of peptide molecule that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and is involved in pain relief and other physiological processes | |
endorphin | n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
balanced | adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium |