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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
oak | n: a large deciduous tree that is common in northern regions and produces small nuts called acorns | |
castle | n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat | |
monarch | n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
acorn | n: the fruit of an oak tree; a small, hard-shelled nut that is a traditional symbol of autumn and is often eaten by animals | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
gnarled | adj: twisted and rough, especially because of age or exposure; having the texture of a rough and knotted surface | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
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.) | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
acceleration | n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
peril | n: serious and great danger or risk | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
irrefutable | adj: impossible to deny, challenge, or dispute | |
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 | |
irreversible | adj: impossible to change or return to a previous condition | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
intractable | adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
strive | v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
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. | |
moonshot | n: an ambitious, risky, and innovative project or goal, especially one that is intended to bring about radical change or breakthroughs in a particular field or industry, often inspired by the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11 in 1969 | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
encompass | v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely | |
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 | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
ingenuity | n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
urgency | n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately | |
revive | v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
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 | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
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 | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
optimist | n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
blip | n: a sudden and small, and typically temporary, change or deviation from a general trend | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something |