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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
oncology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of tumors, especially malignancies | |
apparent | adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
retinoblastoma | n: a rare type of malignant tumor that develops in the retina of the eye, primarily affecting young children, characterized by abnormal cell growth and can lead to vision loss or other eye-related complications if left untreated | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
susceptibility | n: the state of being easily influenced or vulnerable to some external influence, such as a disease, idea, or emotional state; the ability to be easily affected by something | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
seismic | adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
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 | |
budge | v: to move or shift slightly, particularly with effort or resistance; to make or cause a slight change in something | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
feasible | adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
astute | adj: having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and to act accordingly; mentally sharp or clever; showing practical wisdom or shrewdness | |
clinician | n: a practitioner, especially of medicine or psychology, who has direct contact with patients | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
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 | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
systematic | adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans: | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
penetrate | v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
plummet | v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
decipher | v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
authorship | n: the fact or condition of being the person who wrote a particular work; | |
crowdsourcing | n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
feasibility | n: the state or quality of being feasible; the likelihood or possibility of something being successful or able to be accomplished | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
prospective | adj: likely or expected to happen or become in the future, often referring to something or someone that is being considered or evaluated | |
swab | n: a small piece of soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc., for cleaning a cut or taking a sample from somebody’s body for testing; (verb) apply, usually a liquid, to a surface | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
delegate | n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
anoint | v: to apply oil or some other substance to something or someone as part of a religious or ceremonial act; to smear or rub with oil or a similar substance as a form of treatment or protection; to designate or appoint someone for a special mission or duty | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
constraint | n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults |