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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
swirl | v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
bacon | n: a type of salt-cured pork that is usually sliced and fried; a meat product that is derived from the back or sides of a pig | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
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 | |
neurological | adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
anesthesia | n: a state of controlled, temporary loss of bodily sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes | |
grapheme | n: the smallest unit of a writing system, representing one phoneme; a letter or symbol used in written language | |
numeral | n: a symbol or written character that represents a number, typically used in counting or calculation; a digit or figure | |
punctuate | v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
sporty | adj: having a stylish, athletic, or active appearance or character | |
vain | adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful | |
elitist | adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
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 | |
sausage | n: a type of meat product usually made from pork, beef, or poultry, chopped into small pieces, put in a long tube of skin, then cooked or served cold in thin slices | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
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 | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
endow | v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
propensity | n: a natural inclination, preference, or tendency toward a particular activity, behavior, or opinion | |
hyperconnected | adj: having multiple, complex links or relationships between different people, objects, or systems | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
artifact | n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
nucleotide | n: a basic structural unit or building block of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) consisting of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, or uracil), which combine to form the genetic code and carry information within cells | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
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 | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
spinach | n: a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste and high nutritional value, often used in salads or cooked dishes, and also famously associated with the cartoon character Popeye, who claimed eating spinach made him stronger | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
lobe | n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
sensory | adj: of or relating to the physical senses | |
unrelated | adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
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 | |
dissimilar | adj: not alike or having little in common | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
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 | |
ventriloquist | n: a performer who entertains by making their voice appear to come from somewhere else, often through the use of a dummy or puppet | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
dummy | n: a model or imitation of something that is used as a substitute; a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or acting foolishly | |
likewise | adv: in the same way | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
inwardly | adv: in one’s inner thoughts, feelings, emotions, or mental states; about one’s internal or subjective experience | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
unaware | adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something | |
crosstalk | n: interference or disturbance in electronic systems caused by signals or currents from adjacent or nearby elements or circuits; the phenomenon where one cellular signaling pathway influences or interferes with another |