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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
fleet | n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast | |
foul | adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad | |
seafarer | n: a person who works at sea, especially on a merchant ship or a navy vessel; a person who is experienced in sailing or navigating on the sea | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
barnacle | n: a type of crustacean that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks, ships, or docks; a metaphorical term used to describe a person or object that is difficult to remove or separate from another person or object | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
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 | |
submarine | n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
attachment | n: a feeling of affection for someone or something | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
intriguing | adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
filthy | adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene | |
squeak | v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
pristine | adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
shallow | adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
dental | adj: of or relating to teeth | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
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 | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
denticle | n: a small tooth-like structure, especially one on the skin of cartilaginous fish such as sharks or rays | |
overlap | v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge | |
diamond | n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond | |
investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
microbiology | n: the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae, and their role in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, and the environment | |
infectious | adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
latch | n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
stern | adj: serious, unyielding, or strict in manner or attitude | |
cluster | n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation 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 | |
antimicrobial | adj: having the ability to prevent or combat the growth of microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
prevention | n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes | |
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 | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
outpace | v: to move or proceed at a faster rate than someone or something else; to surpass or exceed someone’s or something’s performance or ability | |
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 | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
complication | n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
urology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive system | |
catheter | n: a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to drain fluid, inject medication, or perform a medical procedure | |
inhospitable | adj: harsh and difficult to stay in or grow; unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people who visit you | |
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 | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
stiff | adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
bead | n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
pacemaker | n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
clog | v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something | |
excessive | adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable | |
clot | n: a thick mass or lump of coagulated liquid, especially blood; a group of people or things that form an obstructive, unsympathetic, or resistant force | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
tolerate | v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed | |
subtly | adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
additive | n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it | |
lifesaving | n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
cue | n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something | |
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 |