Important (Read me first!)

This post is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.

We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time.

Reference Source

You can understand each word more deeply by utilizing the following YouTube Posts and PDF files.
Also, see how to use Englist.me?

All Words (177 Words)

You can learn all the words from basic to advanced levels in the order they appear in the contents.
If you want learn all words quickly, you can use Quick Look Video.

Quick Look

Podcast

Advanced Words (54 Words)

If you are confident in your vocabulary, you may prefer to study with content that covers only advanced-level words.

Word List

You can quickly review the words in this content from the list below.

Word	Meaning	Advanced
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
bachelor	n: an unmarried man; a person who holds an undergraduate degree from a college or university
zoology	n: the scientific study of animals, including their classification, habits, behavior, physiology, and evolution
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
entomology	n: the scientific study of insects, including their physical characteristics, life cycles, behaviors, and relationships with other organisms in their environment
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
organism	n: a tiny living thing
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
noxious	adj: harmful or poisonous to living beings; having an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste; causing intense or unpleasant emotions or feelings
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
magnify	v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
mite	n: a tiny arachnid-like creature that is related to ticks and spiders and often lives as a parasite on plants or animals
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
cucumber	n: a long and green fruit with thin skin and crisp, refreshing flesh, typically eaten as a vegetable
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
stipple	v: to create a pattern or texture on a surface by applying a series of small dots or marks; to paint or draw using a technique of dotting or dapping
piercing	adj: going through something; appearing to notice things about another person that would typically go unnoticed, especially in a way that causes that individual to feel uncomfortable
predatory	adj: living by eating other animals, especially by catching prey that is still alive
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
pierce	v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
corpse	n: the dead body of a human being
shrivel	v: to dry up and shrink or wither due to lack of moisture or nourishment; to become smaller or less significant over time
satiate	v: to satisfy or fulfill an appetite or desire completely; to fill or gratify to excess; to quench or extinguish a thirst or hunger
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
nymph	n: (in Greek and Roman mythology) a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform
aphid	n: a tiny insect that feeds on the sap of plants and can cause damage or diseases to plants, often found in large colonies
springtime	n: the season of the year between winter and summer, typically associated with the blooming of flowers, growth of plants, and milder weather
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
sharply	adv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner
hibiscus	n: a flowering plant with large, colorful flowers that are often used in the production of tea and jam
foliage	n: the leaves of a plant or tree, especially in large quantities or as seen from a distance; natural greenery, often used for decorative purposes
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
parthenogenesis	n: a form of asexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual without the need for sperm, commonly found in some species of plants, invertebrates, and in rare cases, vertebrates
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
secrete	v: to produce and discharge a substance, such as a hormone or glandular secretion; to conceal or hide something
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
sugary	adj: having the taste, texture, or appearance of sugar; excessively sweet or cloying; overly sentimental or flattering in a way that seems insincere
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
honeydew	n: a type of sugary excretion produced by aphids and other insects and collected by bees to make honey; a type of sweet, juicy melon
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
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
soot	n: a black, powdery substance that is produced by the incomplete burning of a material such as coal, wood, or oil and is often found on surfaces near the source of the fire
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
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
parasitic	adj: living off another organism to the detriment of the host
wasp	n: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
slender	adj: thin and delicate, often in an attractive way
flier	n: (also “flyer”) a person who travels by air or an airplane passenger; a leaflet or pamphlet designed to be handed out or posted to provide information or advertise something
acrobatic	adj: relating to or involving gymnastic or athletic feats performed with agility, balance, and coordination; agile, flexible, and graceful
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
vis-a-vis	adv: face to face with; in relation to or in comparison with
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
abdomen	n: the part of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other organs; the posterior part of an insect’s body, typically divided into segments
insert	v: to put something inside something else
parasitoid	n: an organism that lives in or on another organism, called the host, and ultimately kills it
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
larva	n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
mummy	n: a body of a human or animal that has been preserved, typically by being embalmed and wrapped in linen or other material
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
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
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
immediately	adv: now or without delay
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
pep	n: energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; (verb) to give someone energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
ornamental	adj: describing something that is intended to be decorative or add beauty; serving as a decoration or adornment
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
proliferate	v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
strawberry	n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top
amplification	n: the process of increasing the volume or intensity of something; the expansion or elaboration of a concept or idea
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
hectare	n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
rift	n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
petrify	v: to turn to stone; to make hard and unyielding
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
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
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
replace	v: to take the place of something
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
turnover	n: the amount of business or economic activity that is generated within a specific period of time; the rate at which people leave or are replaced in a job or organization, often expressed as a percentage
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect