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Word	Meaning	Advanced
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
pare	v: to trim or cut away the outer edges or excess of something, often about physical objects or figurative concepts; to reduce or simplify something to its most essential or crucial elements
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
regenerate	v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
organism	n: a tiny living thing
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
chromosome	n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
inert	adj: lacking the ability to move or act, often used to describe an object or substance that is inactive or non-reactive
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
bioethics	n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
degenerate	v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition
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
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
phi	n: the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet, used in mathematics and sciences to represent various concepts such as the golden ratio, magnetic flux, and phase angle
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
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
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
coli	n: a bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the human gut and is used as a model organism in molecular biology and biochemistry
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
watermark	n: a visible or invisible design or pattern that is embedded into paper or other surfaces and is used to prevent counterfeiting or illegal copying
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
amino	n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
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
designate	v: to indicate, specify, or name someone or something for a particular purpose or job; to give a name or title to something
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
autograph	n: a person’s signature or handwritten inscription, especially that of a famous or admired individual
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
playoff	n: a series of games or matches played among teams or individuals to determine the winner of a competition or championship, particularly in sports
readily	adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
homologous	adj: having the same or similar structure, position, or function, particularly in different species or organisms; related by common ancestry
recombine	v: to combine or put together again or differently; to cause genetic recombination (= the process by which genetic material is broken and joined to other genetic material)
radiology	n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
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
desiccate	v: to remove moisture and liquids from something thoroughly
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
aqueous	adj: of or pertaining to water; containing, dissolved in, or related to water; watery or liquid in nature
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
micrograph	n: a photograph or image that has been taken through a microscope or magnifying lens, typically used for scientific or medical purposes
yeast	n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
eukaryotic	n: organisms whose cell nuclei are surrounded by a nuclear envelope
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
archaea	n: a group of single-celled microorganisms distinguished from bacteria by their unique cell wall structure and biochemical characteristics, which are found in extreme environments such as hot springs and salt flats
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
purify	v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
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
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
graphics	n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
alchemy	n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
genesis	n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
speciation	n: the evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
replace	v: to take the place of something
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
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
primarily	adv: mainly
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
octane	n: a hydrocarbon compound (C8H18) that is a component of gasoline and is used as a measure of fuel quality, with higher octane ratings indicating better performance and greater resistance to engine knock
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
viability	n: the ability of something to be successful or to continue to exist
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
butanol	n: a colorless liquid alcohol compound with four carbon atoms, commonly used as a solvent or as a fuel additive
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
feedstock	n: the raw material or substances that are used to make a product, particularly in industrial or manufacturing processes
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
petrol	n: a flammable liquid made from petroleum that is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines, commonly known as gasoline in North America
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period