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Word	Meaning	Advanced
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
allergy	n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
watery	adj: full of or containing water; wet
itch	v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
onslaught	n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
seasonal	adj: occurring or varying according to the season or time of year; related to or affected by the changing seasons
hay	n: grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed or bedding; a stack or bale of this dried grass
allergic	adj: having or caused by an allergy
rhinitis	n: inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane lining the nose, resulting in symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itching
hypersensitive	adj: easily or overly affected emotionally, physically, or mentally by stimuli or situations that are not normally considered stressful or upsetting
pollen	n: a fine powder substance consisting of microscopic grains produced by plants that facilitate their reproductive process through the process of pollination
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
spore	n: a reproductive cell that is capable of developing into a new individual without fertilization, especially one produced by certain bacteria, fungi, and algae
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
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
innocuous	adj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
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
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
antibody	n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
waft	v: to be carried along, as if by a current of air or water; to float or drift gently; (noun) a gentle movement or flow of air, usually carrying a scent, sound, or sensation with it
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
histamine	n: a substance produced by the body, sometimes found in foods, that can cause allergic reactions, inflammation, or other physiological responses
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
allergen	n: a substance, such as pollen, dust mites, certain foods, or pet dander that can trigger an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals
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
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
overreact	v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate
dander	n: tiny scales or particles of dry skin that are shed by animals, particularly cats and dogs, and can cause allergic reactions in some individuals
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
venom	n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
overdrive	n: a gear in a vehicle that allows the engine to operate at a higher speed than the vehicle’s speed, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and smoother driving; (verb) to drive or work too hard
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
full-blown	adj: fully developed or manifesting in its complete form, often used to describe a difficult situation or condition
anaphylaxis	n: a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, hives, and swelling that occurs rapidly and affects multiple organs, typically triggered by exposure to an allergen such as a food, medication, or insect sting
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
swelling	n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
autoimmune	adj: relating to a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue, mistaking it for harmful foreign substances
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
sclerotic	adj: referring to the hardening or thickening of a tissue, organ, or other body parts, often due to infection, disease, or aging
lupus	n: an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and internal organs, and is characterized by inflammation and tissue damage
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
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
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
adventurous	adj: willing to take risks and try new or difficult things
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
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
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
midsummer	n: the middle of the summer season; traditionally, the time around the summer solstice (= the longest day of the year) and the period of greatest warmth and light
ragweed	n: a type of flowering plant in the genus Ambrosia, often considered a weed, that produces pollen responsible for causing allergic reactions in some people