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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
bud | n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
eclipse | n: an obscuring of one celestial body by another, often used to describe a lunar or solar eclipse; a period of obscurity or decline, often used to describe a decline in popularity or influence; (verb) to surpass, overshadow, or outshine someone or something | |
hover | v: to stay in one place in the air | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
giggle | v: to laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly, nervous, or childlike way | |
slump | v: to fall or sink suddenly, often due to loss of support or stability; to decline or decrease abruptly, as in business or economic conditions; to become despondent or dispirited; (noun) a sudden or prolonged decline or drop in value, price, or quality | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
rewind | v: to make something, such as a film or tape, go back to the beginning | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
unprepared | adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready | |
ambush | n: the act of hiding and waiting for someone before the sudden attack | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
foggy | adj: characterized by or filled with dense clouds of mist or fog; unclear or hazy, as in thought or memory | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
daze | n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
saber | n: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
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 | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
plight | n: a difficult or unfortunate situation | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
ponder | v: to think deeply or carefully about something | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
hypothalamus | n: a basal part of the brain that autonomically controls body temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones | |
controller | n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
corticosteroid | n: a synthetic steroid hormone that is commonly used to reduce inflammation and treat a variety of medical conditions, including asthma, allergies, and arthritis | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
pituitary | n: a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that influences the growth and sexual development of the body by producing hormones | |
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 | |
pea | n: a small, round, green vegetable that grows in pods on a climbing plant and is eaten as a vegetable | |
adrenal | adj: relating to two glands situated above the kidneys, called the adrenal gland | |
stimming | n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation | |
kidney | n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | |
cortisol | n: a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is involved in regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure | |
superhuman | adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
inflammation | n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
susceptible | adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
acne | n: a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes on the face, chest, and back | |
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 | |
pimple | n: a small, inflamed spot or swelling on the surface of the skin, typically caused by clogged pores or sebaceous glands; a colloquial term for an acne blemish | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
churn | v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover | |
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 | |
sebaceous | adj: relating to or secreting a fatty or oily substance, particularly in the skin or hair follicles, often associated with the formation of acne or other skin conditions | |
swell | v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important | |
inflame | v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people | |
pore | n: a tiny hole in the skin of people or other animals that sweat can pass through; (verb) to read carefully or study attentively | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
pesky | adj: causing annoyance, irritation, or trouble; persistent in a vexing or troublesome manner | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
neuropeptide | n: a type of molecule that is made up of chains of amino acids and is involved in transmitting messages between neurons in the brain and nervous system | |
testosterone | n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
unavoidable | adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
approaching | adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something |