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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
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 | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
saltiness | n: the quality or state of being salty | |
sour | adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
misconception | n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
incorrect | adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
dissertation | n: a long and formal written treatise or discourse, often presenting research or analysis on a particular subject or topic, in support of a degree or academic qualification | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
sensitivity | n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
sucrose | n: a type of sugar composed of glucose and fructose molecules commonly found in sugar cane, sugar beets, and other plants | |
quinine | n: a bitter-tasting alkaloid compound found in the bark of certain cinchona trees, used in medicine to treat malaria | |
sulfur | n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications | |
chlorine | n: a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17, a greenish-yellow gas that is highly reactive and used in a variety of applications, including as a bleach and disinfectant | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
stimulus | n: something that causes growth or arouses action | |
threshold | n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation | |
physiological | adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body | |
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 | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
distortion | n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
disinformation | n: false or misleading information that is spread deliberately, usually with the intent to deceive or manipulate public opinion | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
mislead | v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
unintentional | adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental | |
inaccuracy | n: a lack of precision, correctness, or truthfulness; the state of being incorrect or mistaken | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
fluent | adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily | |
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 | |
versed | adj: well-informed or experienced in a particular field or skill; knowledgeable or proficient | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
imperceptible | adj: undetectable or indiscernible by the senses or by normal means of measurement; extremely subtle, faint, or gradual | |
culprit | n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
cautiously | adv: in a careful and controlled way, especially to avoid problems or danger | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
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 | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
purported | adj: claimed or alleged, usually without proof or confirmation; rumored or supposed; asserted but not verified or substantiated | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
simplicity | n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do | |
complement | v: to improve or make something more appealing by adding or contributing extra features to it | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
messy | adj: disorganized and untidy | |
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 | |
savory | adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
fatty | adj: containing a lot of fat | |
alkaline | adj: having a pH greater than 7, meaning it is basic rather than acidic; having properties or characteristics similar to an alkali | |
metallic | adj: relating to or resembling metal; having a shiny, silvery, or reflective quality; characterized by strength, durability, or toughness | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
anecdote | n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
skepticism | n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge |