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Word	Meaning	Advanced
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
microbiome	n: the community of microorganisms (= living things too small to be seen) that can usually be found living together in any given environment or the human body
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
function	n: 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
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
dietary	adj: relating to or affecting the way that a person eats or the specific foods that they consume
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
legume	n: a plant of the pea family, whose seed is often edible and used as a source of protein
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
fatty	adj: containing a lot of fat
acid	n: 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
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
improve	v: to make or become better
inflammation	n: a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, painful, hot, and often swollen, especially as a reaction to infection or injury
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
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
butyric	adj: relating to or derived from butyric acid, a fatty acid found in milk products and rancid butter, characterized by a pungent odor
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
starve	v: 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
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
polyphenol	n: a class of organic compounds found in plants, characterized by having multiple phenol groups, known for their antioxidant properties and are often associated with health benefits
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
antioxidant	n: a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
soda	n: a carbonated soft drink containing a sweetened syrup or flavoring, often used interchangeably with “pop” or “soda pop” in different regions of the world
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
saute	v: to quickly fry or cook something in a small amount of fat over high heat, typically in a shallow pan, resulting in a quick, flavorful browning or searing
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
introduction	n: 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
probiotic	n: a substance, typically a live bacterium, that is ingested to provide health benefits, particularly in aiding digestion or strengthening the immune system
ferment	v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
lactobacillus	n: a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the digestive, urinary, and genital systems of humans and mammals, known for their probiotic properties and often used in various health and food products
bifidobacterium	n: a type of beneficial bacteria that naturally occurs in the gut of humans and animals used as a probiotic in some food products and supplements
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
refrigeration	n: the process of cooling or freezing something, especially food, to preserve it
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
kimchi	n: a spicy, fermented Korean side dish made of cabbage, radish, or other vegetables, often served as a condiment with rice or meat dishes
sauerkraut	n: a dish made of finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in brine
kombucha	n: a fermented beverage made by adding a culture of bacteria and yeast to sweetened tea, resulting in a slightly effervescent, tart, and tea-like flavored drink, often consumed for its potential health benefits
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
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
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
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