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Word	Meaning	Advanced
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
amorphous	adj: without a definite or clear shape or form; lacking a specific structure or organization; shapeless or formless
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
intricacy	n: the quality of being complex, detailed, or highly involved; the existence of many interrelated parts or elements
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
atrophy	n: a decrease in size of a muscle, organ, etc., caused by disease or disuse
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
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
overactive	adj: excessively active; showing an excess of activity or energy
epilepsy	n: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
upstream	adj: in the direction against a stream’s current; (adverb) toward the source or beginning of a stream, river, or process
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
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
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
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
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
incapacitate	v: to disable or render someone or something unable to function or operate normally, either temporarily or permanently, often as a result of injury, illness, or damage
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
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
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
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
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
practically	adv: almost or nearly
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
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
solace	n: comfort or consolation in a time of distress, sadness, or disappointment; (verb) to comfort or console someone in a time of distress, loss, or suffering
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
cochlea	n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
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
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
computation	n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator
awry	adv: in a wrong or crooked position; out of order; amiss
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
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
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
preclinical	adj: of or relating to the early phases of a disease when an accurate diagnosis is not possible because symptoms of the disease have not yet appeared; of or relating to the first stage of a medical education
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
photosynthesis	n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities.
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
eyespot	n: a rounded eyelike spot on an animal, as on the wings of some butterfly, or the tail of a peacock
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
rhodopsin	n: a light-sensitive protein found in the retina of the eye, responsible for vision in low-light conditions
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
optogenetics	n: a branch of biotechnology that involves the use of light to control the activity of genetically modified cells or neurons in living tissue, often used in neuroscience research
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
adverse	adj: unfavorable or harmful
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
vivo	adj: alive or existing in a living organism or system; relating to or involving “live” organisms or systems, particularly in scientific research or experimentation
throughput	n: the amount of material or information that can be processed by a system or organization over a given period of time
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
controllable	adj: able to be controlled or directed
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
react	v: to take action in response to something
headlight	n: a bright forward-facing light on a vehicle, typically used at night to illuminate the road ahead
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
irreversible	adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
coax	v: to persuade, encourage, or gently urge someone to do something; to manipulate or persuade something to work or function properly
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
prosthetic	adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
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
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
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
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
overt	adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret
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
severity	n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh
illumination	n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment
upfront	adj: frank and honest; (adverb) (of payment) in advance
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
photoreceptor	n: a specialized cell in the retina of the eye that responds to light and enables vision; there are two types of photoreceptor cells – rods and cones – that are responsible for different aspects of vision
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
ganglion	n: a group of nerve cells located outside the brain and spinal cord, often forming a swelling or knot; responsible for controlling certain bodily functions or movements
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
retinitis	n: an inflammation of the retina (= the thin, light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside surface of the eye) which can cause decreased vision or possibly lead to blindness
pigment	n: a substance that gives color to a material, such as paint, ink, or biological tissue; often derived from natural sources or synthetically produced
macula	n: a small, oval-shaped area near the center of the retina of the eye, responsible for providing high-resolution vision
degenerate	v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
maze	n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
recapitulate	v: to summarize or repeat the main points of something
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
photosensitive	adj: sensitive or responsive to light, particularly in a scientific or medical context; referring to the ability to react to or be affected by light
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
neurotechnology	n: technology or advancements in the field of neuroscience, often related to the study or manipulation of the brain or nervous system
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files