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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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goo | n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing | |
crunch | n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation | |
velvet | n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material | |
waffle | v: to speak or write, especially at great length, without saying anything important or useful; to be indecisive, or to vacillate between different options or actions; (noun) a crisp, light batter cake typically eaten for breakfast and often served with syrup | |
cone | n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
craving | n: a strong desire of wanting something | |
dessert | n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
sugary | adj: having the taste, texture, or appearance of sugar; excessively sweet or cloying; overly sentimental or flattering in a way that seems insincere | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
carbohydrate | n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
fructose | n: a simple sugar that is found in many fruits and vegetables and is about twice as sweet as sucrose | |
sucrose | n: a type of sugar composed of glucose and fructose molecules commonly found in sugar cane, sugar beets, and other plants | |
maltose | n: a disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose molecules, often found in plants and produced during the digestion of starches or carbohydrates, which is used as a food ingredient, particularly in brewing and baking | |
lactose | n: a sugar that is present in milk and milk products and is the primary source of energy for newborns | |
dextrose | n: a type of sugar, also known as glucose, that is the primary source of energy for living organisms; commonly used in medical treatments and as a food ingredient | |
starch | n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals | |
syrup | n: a sweet, thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit, spices, or other ingredients | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
crave | v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely | |
cereal | n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals | |
receptor | n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way | |
bud | n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
cerebral | adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
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 | |
saltiness | n: the quality or state of being salty | |
umami | n: a taste sensation that is often described as savory, meaty, or brothy; one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
subconscious | adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior | |
fuzzy | adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers | |
activate | v: make something start working, more active or dynamic | |
kick-start | v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm | |
unfortunate | adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
insulin | n: a hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood, or a similar artificial substance used for the treatment of diabetes | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
dopamine | n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension | |
neurotransmitter | n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles | |
evenly | adv: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
cluster | n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
nicotine | n: a colorless, oily, poisonous chemical compound found in tobacco leaves, which is highly addictive and acts as a stimulant, affecting the nervous system | |
heroin | n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction | |
overdrive | n: a gear in a vehicle that allows the engine to operate at a higher speed than the vehicle’s speed, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and smoother driving; (verb) to drive or work too hard | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
addict | n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
induce | v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner | |
broccoli | n: a green vegetable with a bunch of small, tight florets on a thick stem that belongs to the cabbage family | |
veggie | adj: (short for vegetarian) relating to or consisting of vegetables | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
balanced | adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
hooked | adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
domino | n: a small, flat, rectangular block used in a game that has pairs of dots on one or both sides; a consequence of an event that sets off a chain reaction of similar events | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
overconsumption | n: the act of consuming too much of something, or the condition of consuming more than is necessary or advisable | |
addictive | adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming | |
wedge | n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them |