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Word	Meaning	Advanced
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
subset	n: a set of things that are contained within another larger set; a portion or division of a group or category
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
nihilist	n: a person who rejects all religious, moral, and political beliefs and values; a person who believes life is meaningless and void of purpose
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
rash	n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences
cleave	v: to split or divide something into two parts, often with force; to adhere or cling to something closely and cohesively
macabre	adj: gruesome, grisly; relating to death
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
hitch	v: to move something into a different position jerkily; to travel by getting free rides from motorists; to hook or entangle
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
boundless	adj: having no limits; limitless
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
inept	adj: lacking skill or aptitude; clumsy
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
derange	v: to disturb the normal functioning or order of something or someone; to cause to go insane or become mentally disturbed
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
corollary	n: (in mathematics) a theorem of less importance which can be readily deduced from the proof of another notable proposition; a practical consequence that follows naturally
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
doomsday	n: the last day of the world when Christians believe that God will judge everyone; an unpleasant or disastrous event
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
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
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
diffuse	adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
commandeer	v: to take control or possession of something, usually by force or without the owner’s consent; to requisition something, typically a vehicle or building, for military use
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
synbio	n: (short for “synthetic biology”) a field of science that combines biology and engineering to create new synthetic organisms or biological systems
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
advisory	adj: giving advice or suggestions on a particular matter; having the function of providing recommendations or guidance
biosecurity	n: a set of measures and protocols designed to protect against the risks associated with the intentional or accidental release of biological agents, such as viruses or bacteria that could cause harm to humans, animals, or plants
anthrax	n: a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that can affect both humans and animals; it is characterized by a range of symptoms, including skin blisters, fever, and difficulty breathing, and can be fatal if left untreated
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
virology	n: the scientific study of viruses and their properties, including their structure, behavior, transmission, and effects on organisms
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
stodgy	adj: dull, uninteresting, or overly conservative; lacking in imagination or creativity; tending to resist change or innovation
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
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
headlong	adv: with great speed or force; in a rush, or without caution
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
pox	n: a group of infectious diseases that cause skin eruptions and fever, such as smallpox, chicken pox, and cowpox; often used to refer specifically to the skin eruptions caused by these diseases
incubate	v: to keep warm and protected, especially to hatch eggs; to develop and nurture
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
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
critter	n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
disfigure	v: to spoil or mar the appearance of something or someone by damaging or altering its shape, features, or proportions; to cause physical deformity or injury
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
premed	n: (an abbreviation for “pre-medical”) a course of study or preparation undertaken by students planning to enter medical school or pursue a career in medicine
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
premiere	n: the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music, or the opening of a show or exhibition
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
revere	v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem
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
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
bioweapon	n: a biological agent or toxin that is intentionally used as a weapon to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants and to disrupt social, economic, or political stability
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
bioengineering	n: the application of engineering principles to the design and production of biological systems and products
numerical	adj: relating to, expressed, or denoted by a number
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
grievous	adj: causing great suffering, pain, or sorrow; serious, grave, or dire
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
repulsive	adj: causing strong dislike or disgust; offensive, unpleasant, or grotesque; resisting or rejecting contact or influence
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
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
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
multilayer	n: something that consists of multiple layers or levels
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
agile	adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
pharmacy	n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
afflict	v: to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
despicable	adj: deserving of contempt or scorn; morally reprehensible or despicable
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
hire	v: to give somebody a job
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
befall	v: to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly or by chance; to affect or happen to someone or something in a negative or unfortunate way