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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |