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Word	Meaning	Advanced
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
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
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
discontinue	v: to cease or stop doing something; to interrupt or terminate something that is already ongoing or in progress
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
eruption	n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
seasonal	adj: occurring or varying according to the season or time of year; related to or affected by the changing seasons
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
sketchy	adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
deadly	adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
reappear	v: to show up again or return after not being heard of or seen for a period of time
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
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.)
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
pneumonia	n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
diarrhea	n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
trumpet	n: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone; (verb) to announce or praise loudly or publicly
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
polio	n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
crafty	adj: skilled in deception or trickery; sly or cunning in the ways of achieving a goal
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
cache	n: a collection of items hidden away or stored for future use; (computer science) memory that is set aside as buffer storage that is frequently updated
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
immunization	n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
foe	n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another
debut	n: the first public performance of an artist or actor
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
neutralize	v: to counteract or cancel the effects of something; to make something neutral or harmless
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
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
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
dendrite	n: a branched, tree-like structure that extends from a neuron (= nerve cell) and receives signals from other neurons and sensory receptors
macrophage	n: a large white blood cell that helps to engulf and destroy foreign objects or materials in the body, such as bacteria or cancer cells
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
immediately	adv: now or without delay
plasma	n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons
antibody	n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
squadron	n: a military unit consisting of a headquarters and several units or subunits, typically composed of two or more flights of aircraft
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
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)
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
swine	n: a domestic pig, especially one bred for its meat
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
decoy	v: to lure or lead someone to follow a particular path or take a particular action, often with the intent of catching or trapping them; (noun) an object, person, or animal used to lure or lead someone or something into a trap or a dangerous situation
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
broad	adj: very wide; general
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
disable	v: to cause someone or something to become unable to function properly or as intended; to incapacitate or immobilize
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
retro	adj: imitative of styles or trends from earlier times, especially from the mid-20th century; referring to the past; characterized by a nostalgic or vintage quality
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
biotechnology	n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
ambit	n: the range, extent, or scope of something; the boundaries or limits within which something operates or has influence
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
protuberance	n: a noticeable or prominent projection, bump, or swelling on a surface or body; something that sticks out or protrudes
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
cripple	v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
imaginable	adj: capable of being imagined
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
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
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
cumbersome	adj: difficult to handle or use, especially because of being large, heavy, or not effective; not elegant or graceful in expression
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
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
breathtaking	adj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming
biomedical	adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
poultry	n: domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
barber	n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
variant	n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
contamination	n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
definitive	adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
lop	v: to cut off or remove a part of something, usually a branch, in a rough or hasty manner
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
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
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
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
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
leapfrog	n: a children’s game in which players take turns jumping over each other’s stooped backs
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
lifesaving	n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning
react	v: to take action in response to something
virtually	adv: almost completely
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
foresight	n: the ability to anticipate or predict future events or outcomes; the act of planning for the future with wisdom and prudence; an intuitive sense of what is to come
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
usable	adj: able to be used; fit or ready for use or service
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
dividend	n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
adjuvant	n: a substance that is added to a vaccine or medication to enhance its effects or increase its effectiveness
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
dilute	v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
specter	n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety
efficacy	n: the ability or power to produce a desired effect or result; effectiveness
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
gratification	n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business