Important (Read me first!)

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

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

Reference Source

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

All Words (102 Words)

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

Quick Look

Podcast

Advanced Words (21 Words)

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

Word List

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

Word	Meaning	Advanced
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
sodium	n: a metallic element that is the most common alkali metal and is used in the production of many chemicals, including soap, glass, and paper
glutamate	n: a salt or ester of glutamic acid, a natural amino acid found in proteins, that functions as a neurotransmitter and plays a key role in neural signaling and brain function
headache	n: pain in the head; someone or something that causes anxiety or trouble
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
hunch	v: to lean forward or arch one’s back in a way that suggests a feeling of suspicion or uncertainty; to have a feeling or presentiment that something is true or likely to happen, without evidence or explicit proof
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
sensationalist	adj: characterized by or emphasizing sensational stories, topics, or events, often to generate emotional responses from audiences or readers; marked by exaggeration, emotionalism, or superficiality
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
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
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
well-established	adj: firmly established and widely recognized; having a long history of success or acceptance in a particular field or industry
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
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
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
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
digestion	n: the process of breaking down food in the body into smaller, more usable components, typically involving enzymes and other bodily processes; the process of assimilating, understanding, or absorbing information or ideas
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
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
savory	adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
umami	n: a taste sensation that is often described as savory, meaty, or brothy; one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
ferment	v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
shortcut	n: an alternative route shorter or quicker than the usual one
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
instantly	adv: immediately
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
enquiry	n: a request for information or investigation; a formal or official investigation or inquiry
additive	n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it
unreasonable	adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
longstanding	adj: having existed for a long time
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
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
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
conclusive	adj: serving to settle an issue or put an end to doubt or uncertainty; irrefutable and leaves no room for doubt
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
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)
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
ailment	n: a slight but often persistent illness
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
binge	n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
palpitation	n: a rapid, irregular, or forceful beating of the heart; a sensation of the heart beating abnormally or irregularly
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten