Test 1 reading cam 9

Curiosity (noun)

A strong desire to know or learn something.

Synthetic (adjective)

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

Breakthrough (noun)

An important discovery or development.

Derive from (phrasal verb)

To come from something or be developed from it.

Patent (verb/noun)

To obtain the exclusive rights to an invention.

Commercial possibilities (collocation)

Opportunities for profit or business development.

Manufacture (verb)

To produce goods in large quantities using machinery.

Vital (adjective)

Extremely important or necessary.

Fade (verb)

To lose brightness or color.

Unlimited (adjective)

Without any limits or restrictions.

Incorporate (verb)

To include something as part of a whole.

Recognize (verb)

To identify something as important or true.

Enrolment (noun)

The act of officially joining a course or institution.

Perceive (verb)

To notice or become aware of something.

Encourage (verb)

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Innovation (noun)

The introduction of new ideas or methods.

Objection (noun)

A reason for disagreeing with or opposing something.

Fascinating (adjective)

Extremely interesting or charming.

Hue (noun)

A particular shade of color.

Outrageously (adverb)

In a shockingly bad or excessive way.

Mucus (noun)

A slimy substance produced by animals or plants.

Clamour for (phrasal verb)

To demand something loudly.

Immersed in (phrasal verb)

Deeply involved or absorbed in something.

Obtain (verb)

To get or acquire something.

Surpass (verb)

To exceed or go beyond.

Viable (adjective)

Capable of working successfully.

Plentiful (adjective)

Available in large amounts.

Stain (verb)

To mark something with color.

Discovery (noun)

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

Fortune (noun)

A large amount of wealth or success.

Potential (noun)

The possibility of something happening or being developed.

Accessible (adjective)

Easy to approach or use.

Transform (verb)

To change completely in form or appearance.

Identify (verb)

To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.

Advancement (noun)

Progress or improvement in a field.

Relevant (adjective)

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Exclusive (adjective)

Limited to only one person or group.

Influence (verb/noun)

The capacity to have an effect on something or someone.

Revolutionize (verb)

To change something radically or fundamentally.

credit

To acknowledge someone for their contributions or achievements.

extraordinary

Remarkably unusual or impressive; exceptional.

debt

A short form of "department" or an amount of money that is owed to someone.