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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
cavern	n: a large, natural underground space
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
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
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
corona	n: a crown-shaped structure, often referring to the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere; a family of viruses known as coronaviruses; a halo or aura around a celestial body; a circular pattern or shape
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
droplet	n: a small drop of liquid
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
enclose	v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
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
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
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
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
embed	v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
proofread	v: to examine written material and mark any errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting; to read carefully and correct errors
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
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
counteract	v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
antiviral	adj: inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses; (noun) any drug that destroys viruses
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.)
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
constantly	adv: all the time
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
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
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
encroach	v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc.
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage