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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
rift | n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
sanitize | v: to clean or disinfect something to make it safe or hygienic; to remove potentially harmful or sensitive information from a document or communication | |
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 | |
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 | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
repulse | v: to drive or force back; to reject with disgust or aversion | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
hydrophobic | adj: tending to repel or be unreactive towards the water; lacking affinity for water | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
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 | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
membrane | n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue | |
hijack | v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence | |
pry | v: to force open or to try to get information from someone by asking too many questions | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
quadrillion | n: a number equivalent to a thousand raised to the power of five, or 10 to the 15th power; colloquially used to indicate an extremely large or theoretical number | |
amphiphile | n: a molecule or compound that has both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-fearing) parts, often important in the formation of cell membranes and surfactants | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
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 | |
crowbar | n: a long, straight metal bar with a flattened or curved end used to pry or lever things apart | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
ethanol | n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages | |
isopropanol | n: a colorless, flammable liquid alcohol that is often used as a solvent, disinfectant, or antifreeze | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
mortar | n: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
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 | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
intricate | adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
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 | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
thorough | adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
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 | |
pathogen | n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
rhinovirus | n: the most common viral infectious agent in humans and is the predominant cause of the common cold | |
geometric | adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids) | |
capsid | n: the protein coat that surrounds the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of a virus, often serving as a protective barrier and helping to facilitate infection of host cells | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
destabilize | v: to cause something to become less stable or secure | |
residual | adj: relating to or constituting a remainder or leftover portion; remaining after other elements or factors have been removed or taken into account | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
accredit | v: to give official recognition or approval to an individual, organization, or educational institution; to attribute something to a particular source or cause | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine |