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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
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 | |
parasitic | adj: living off another organism to the detriment of the host | |
nematode | n: (also “roundworm”) a type of long, thin, cylindrical worm that is found in soil and water and can be parasitic or free-living | |
intestine | n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
stymie | v: to obstruct, hinder, or prevent something from succeeding or happening; to present an obstacle or impediment to progress or achievement | |
hookworm | n: a parasitic worm that attaches itself to the intestinal wall of a host and feeds on its blood, causing anemia, fatigue, and other symptoms | |
whipworm | n: a parasitic worm that attaches itself to the intestinal wall of a host and causes inflammation and diarrhea | |
schistosomiasis | n: a parasitic disease caused by a type of flatworm (schistosome) that inhabits the blood vessels of certain organs, typically the intestines or urinary system, causing inflammation, pain, and other symptoms | |
discomfort | n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
zap | v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force | |
stunt | n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
paradoxical | adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
deworm | v: to treat a person or animal for the removal of parasitic worms from the body, typically through medication or other treatment options | |
attendance | n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
intestinal | adj: relating to the intestines (= the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus) or bowel; located or occurring within the intestines or bowel | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
prevalence | n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time | |
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 | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
drastic | adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
coordinate | v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
at-risk | adj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
sanitation | n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner | |
hygiene | n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness | |
latrine | n: a public or communal toilet, usually located outdoors or in the military, camping, or other semi-permanent settings | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
parasite | n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
philanthropy | n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
elimination | n: the act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
handover | n: the act of transferring something, such as authority, control, or possession, from one entity or individual to another | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
overlap | v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise |