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genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
odyssey | n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
monolith | n: a large, single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into a pillar or monument; something that is very large, solid, and uniform in shape or appearance | |
Arthurian | adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
seminal | adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
ape | n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons | |
acceleration | n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
microprocessor | n: a computer component containing all the functions of the central processing unit | |
flatten | v: to make something flat, smooth, or level; to remove or reduce any irregularities or bumps; to crush, squash, or press something down to become level or compressed | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
inward | adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking | |
byte | n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code | |
broadband | n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer | |
bat | n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis | |
studied | adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
yeast | n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
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 | |
crick | n: sharp pain or stiffness in the neck or back that typically results from a sudden twisting or wrenching movement | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
helix | n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
arch | n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
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 | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
intuitive | adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
binary | n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 | |
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 | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
whiz | v: to move or run quickly and smoothly with a hissing or buzzing sound; to excel or perform skillfully in a particular area; to urinate; (noun) a person who is very clever or skilled at something | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
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 | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
buggy | n: a small, lightweight car, usually with no roof, especially drawn by a single horse; (adjective) infested with bugs | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
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 | |
pharmacology | n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on the body, including their properties, uses, and interactions with other substances | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
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 | |
factoid | n: something commonly accepted as fact, even though it is probably not true | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
noir | adj: a type of film or literature that emphasizes crime, darkness, and moral ambiguity, often using shadowy, low-light cinematography or atmospheric prose; meaning “black” or “dark” in French | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
handsome | adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous | |
skinny | adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential | |
chubby | adj: having a plump or rounded body shape, often used to describe children or pets | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
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 | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
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 | |
ventral | adj: relating to or situated on or toward the belly or underside of an animal or organ; opposite of dorsal | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
cusp | n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
pharmacy | n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s | |
residue | n: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
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 | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
blossom | n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
conserve | v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
breakneck | adj: extremely fast and reckless; dangerous and high-speed | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
projectile | n: an object or weapon that is propelled through the air, with or without explosive power; something that is launched or thrown with great force | |
puke | v: to vomit or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to feel or experience extreme disgust or hatred | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
genealogy | n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
plaque | n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay | |
artery | n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc. | |
starch | n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
toolbox | n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
mycoplasma | n: a genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall and can cause respiratory and genital infections in humans and animals | |
genital | adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs | |
synthesize | v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound | |
critter | n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way | |
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 | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
crank | n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person | |
receptor | n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
aroma | n: a distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often of a specific food, plant, or object | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
capability | n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function | |
tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
vine | n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
seed | n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant | |
graft | n: a transplanted portion of tissue or skin, often taken from one part of the body and used to repair or replace damaged or missing tissue in another part; a corrupt or illegal means of acquiring wealth or power through illicit or unethical methods | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
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 | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
conceivable | adj: imaginable or possible to understand or believe in the mind | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
raspberry | n: a sweet and tart edible fruit that grows on bushes, usually with a soft red or black color and a rough texture on the outside | |
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 | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
digestive | adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food | |
tract | n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
circulate | v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
vent | n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
viticulture | n: (also “viniculture”) the cultivation and production of grapes, particularly for winemaking, which includes the science and practice of growing grapevines, managing vineyards, and harvesting the grapes for wine production | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
fertilization | n: the process of joining a sperm and an egg to produce an embryo | |
notion | n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
granular | adj: consisting of or resembling small grains or particles; having a rough, irregular texture or appearance | |
terroir | n: the environmental and geographical factors, such as soil type, climate, and topography, that give a particular region or vineyard its unique characteristics and contribute to the flavor and quality of wine or other agricultural products produced there | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
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 | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
fertilize | v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
unnatural | adj: not in accordance with the normal or natural order or not normal, typical, or expected | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
reorganize | v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
extensive | adj: covering a large area; having a wide range | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
hunger | n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition | |
nutritious | adj: providing nourishment and essential nutrients for growth, development, and overall well-being; conducive to good health and proper bodily function | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
plentiful | adj: existing or available in a large quantity or abundance; ample or abundant in supply or availability | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
lipid | n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells | |
refined | adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth |