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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
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
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
hitchhike	v: to obtain a ride in a passing vehicle by signaling to the driver or waving one’s thumb; to travel by getting a free ride in someone else’s vehicle
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
reimburse	v: to pay someone back for money that they have spent
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
migratory	adj: relating to or characterized by the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often for regular seasonal or environmental reasons
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
occasional	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
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
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
timely	adj: happening at best possible time
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
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.)
stockpile	n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
immediately	adv: now or without delay
transmitter	n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals
supercomputer	n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
effectiveness	n: the fact or quality of producing the result that is wanted or intended
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
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
counterproductive	adj: having the opposite effect to the one intended or wanted
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
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
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
ferret	n: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long slender body and a pointed snout, often used for hunting rats or other small animals; (verb) to search persistently and relentlessly for something, often in a secretive or concealed manner, as if hunting with a ferret
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
garden-variety	adj: standard or ordinary; not exceptional or special in any way
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
modulate	v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something
overreact	v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate
berserk	adj: in a state of wild, frenzied, or unrestrained behavior; acting or behaving in a violent, irrational, or uncontrollable manner
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
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
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
anthrax	n: a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that can affect both humans and animals; it is characterized by a range of symptoms, including skin blisters, fever, and difficulty breathing, and can be fatal if left untreated
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
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
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
shortage	n: a deficiency or lack of something, typically referring to a situation where there is an insufficient supply or quantity of a resource or product to meet the demand or need
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
primarily	adv: mainly
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
no-brainer	n: a decision or a problem that requires little or no thought because it is obvious what you should do
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
telecommute	v: to work remotely from a location other than one’s employer’s office, using telecommunications technology to communicate and perform work duties
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
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
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
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
banker	n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
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
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
top-of-the-line	adj: of the highest or best quality; considered the finest or most advanced in a given category or range of products or services
improper	adj: not following established conventions or norms for appropriate behavior, manners, or conduct; inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular situation or context
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
bingo	n: a game of chance in which players match numbers on a card with randomly drawn numbers to be the first to complete a specific pattern or sequence; sudden realization, success, or achievement
phony	adj: not genuine; counterfeit; insincere; pretentious
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
protective	adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
ideate	v: to conceive of and develop an idea or concept in one’s mind, often as part of a creative process or a problem-solving effort
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
counteract	v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
filtration	n: the process of passing a substance (such as liquid or gas) through a medium to remove impurities or unwanted particles
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
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
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
abdicate	v: to give up, renounce, or relinquish a throne, right, or responsibility
patchwork	n: a fabric made by stitching together small pieces of different colored and patterned fabrics; a mixture or grouping of diverse elements or components
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
liken	v: to compare something or someone to something or someone else to emphasize similarity or likeness; to describe or represent something as being like something else in some way
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
touching	adj: evoking an emotional response; causing feelings of sympathy, tenderness, or compassion; having a poignant or emotional impact
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
dotcom	n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
garret	n: a small and usually cramped attic room, typically located at the top of a house or building; a makeshift living space or studio, often used by artists or writers
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
attenuate	v: to weaken or reduce the intensity of something, such as a sound, feeling, or substance; to make something thinner or less dense
cease	v: to stop an action or event
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
ailment	n: a slight but often persistent illness
dormitory	n: a large room or building that provides sleeping quarters for multiple people, typically students or workers, often in separate beds or cubicles
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
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
statin	n: a type of drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, typically by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol production
cholesterol	n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
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
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
full-blown	adj: fully developed or manifesting in its complete form, often used to describe a difficult situation or condition
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
identification	n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
theorize	v: to form or propose a theory or set of ideas to explain a particular phenomenon or event; to speculate or make educated guesses based on limited evidence or information
attenuation	n: the process of reducing the strength, intensity, or value of something; the act or effect of making something weaker or less pronounced; the decrease in the magnitude of a signal, sound, or wave as it travels through a medium or from a source to a receiver
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
malnourished	adj: not getting enough of the right type of food to stay healthy and strong
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
pneumonia	n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
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
streptococcus	n: a genus of bacteria that includes many species, some of which can cause a wide range of infections in humans and animals, including strep throat, pneumonia, and skin infections
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
sentinel	n: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
sharpshooter	n: a person skilled in shooting accurately, especially with a rifle
antibody	n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease
artillery	n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
all-out	adj: characterized by complete or maximum effort or intensity; lacking any restraint or reserve; done with great commitment or enthusiasm
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
cytokine	n: any of various protein molecules produced by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid