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alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
snapshot | n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly | |
cheerleader | n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
comp | v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment | |
ant | n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
paparazzi | n: (plural of “paparazzo”) a group of freelance photographers who doggedly follow, often aggressively, celebrities, public figures, or socialites to take their photographs in the hope of selling them to newspapers, magazines, or media outlets | |
windy | adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
interdisciplinary | adj: involving or combining several academic disciplines or fields of study | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
inanimate | adj: not having life or spirit; not animate | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
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 | |
carbohydrate | n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals | |
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 | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
firefly | n: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark | |
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 | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
confine | v: to restrict the movement of someone or something | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
linger | v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
shuttle | n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
lattice | n: an arrangement of points or particles in a regular, repeating pattern in two or three dimensions; a structure consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal | |
microscopy | n: the scientific study of small structures or substances using microscopes, including the anatomical, physiological, and pathological aspects of cells, tissues, and organs | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
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 | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
rotavirus | n: a virus commonly causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, particularly in young children. It is spread via contaminated food, water, and surfaces | |
contagious | adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease | |
pathogen | n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
diffuse | adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place | |
outsmart | v: to defeat or best someone through cleverness, cunning, or intelligence, to prevail over someone by being smarter or more strategic | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
petri | n: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
physiological | adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
turf | n: a layer of grass and soil covering a particular area of land, especially used as a playing surface in sports or as a lawn | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
zebra | n: a wild, horse-like mammal native to Africa with distinctive black-and-white stripes | |
embryo | n: an animal organism in the early stages of growth, either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
exquisite | adj: extremely beautiful and delicate | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
turbulent | adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
compensate | v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value | |
undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
fuzzy | adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers | |
vertebrate | adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
spine | n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
adaptive | adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions | |
optics | n: the academic study of vision and light | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
commotion | n: a state of confused and noisy disturbance | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
squeeze | v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
rowdy | n: a person who behaves in a loud, rough, or disorderly manner, causing a disturbance or annoyance to others | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
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 | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
migrate | v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
magenta | n: a bright, purplish-red color named after a plant that was once used to produce a dye with a similar hue | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
cabin | n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
claw | n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
upstage | v: to distract attention from someone or something else, often intentionally; to move upstage in a theater, away from the audience, thus taking a more prominent position on the stage; (adverb) at or toward the rear of the stage | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
neutrophil | n: the most common type of white blood cell in the human body, which helps the immune system by attacking and destroying harmful foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
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 | |
floppy | adj: not stiff or firm; hanging loosely | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
computation | n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator | |
individually | adv: separately or apart from others | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line |