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alphabetn: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
combinev: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
geneticadj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
proteinn: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
stringn: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
aminon: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
acidn: 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
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
referv: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
remarkableadj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
diversityn: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
instituten: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
additionn: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
human-madeadj: created or produced by humans; artificial
radicaladj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
syntheticadj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
chemistryn: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
molecularadj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
bacterian: 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
synthesizev: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
candidaten: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
examinev: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
tuben: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
complicatedadj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
eventuallyadv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
algaen: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
dividev: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
impatiencen: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
immediatelyadv: now or without delay
graduaten: 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
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
introductionn: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
motivationn: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
conceptualadj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
practicaladj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
interpretv: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
moleculen: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
optimizev: to make the best or most effective use of something
perspectiven: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
screwv: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
evolvev: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
esotericadj: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
vocabularyn: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
increasinglyadv: more and more
broadadj: very wide; general
injuryn: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
detectv: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
compoundn: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
excitingadj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
relativeadj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
revolutionn: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
medicinaladj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
insulinn: a hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood, or a similar artificial substance used for the treatment of diabetes
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
diabetesn: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
developv: 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
routinelyadv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
diverseadj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
provocativeadj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
conferv: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
desiren: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
propertyn: a thing or things that belong to someone
stableadj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
injectv: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
degradev: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
eliminatev: to remove or get rid of someone or something
attachv: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
specificallyadv: only associated with or meant for one thing
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
specificadj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
incorporatev: to include something as a part of a larger entity
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
receptorn: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way
toxicadj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
variantn: something that is slightly different from others of the same type
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
shieldn: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
umbrellan: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
doen: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
cancern: 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
spillv: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
dumpv: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
gallonn: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
scaryadj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
dinosaurn: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
survivev: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
precursorn: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
deployv: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
intentionn: something you want to do and are going to do
starvev: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
disappearv: to cease to exist or be visible
functionaladj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
glowv: to give out a steady, strong light
jellyfishn: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
wormn: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
implicationn: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
universen: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
assumev: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
replicatev: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
absolutelyadv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
prejudicen: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
optimaladj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
physicsn: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
magicn: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
reproducev: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
obsessionn: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
parochialadj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
bogglev: to be overwhelmed or surprised by something; to hesitate or be uncertain about something; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or surprised