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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
verse | n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme | |
prelude | n: an introductory or preparatory piece of music often played before a larger work or performance; a preliminary or introductory event or action | |
catalog | n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
observatory | n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc. | |
single-handed | adj: done or accomplished by one person alone | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
fluctuate | v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably | |
lighthouse | n: a tower or other structure that is equipped with a powerful light designed to guide ships safely to harbor or warn them of impending danger | |
beacon | n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
correlation | n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc. | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
furnish | v: to provide a room or building with furniture and fittings; to provide something useful or necessary | |
yardstick | n: a long, narrow strip of wood or metal that is marked with measurements, typically used to measure or compare the length, height, or width of something; a standard against which something can be compared or judged | |
repress | v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories | |
astronomy | n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
reputable | adj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
perch | v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
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 | |
spiral | n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around | |
nebula | n: a cloud of gas and dust in space, visible in the night sky, typically as a diffuse light source | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
gravitational | adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another) | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
cluster | n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit | |
furrow | n: a long and narrow groove or trench, typically made in the ground by a plow or a person’s fingers; a wrinkle or groove on a person’s face | |
brow | n: the ridge over the eye sockets; the forehead | |
gasp | v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise | |
revelation | n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency | |
scribble | v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry | |
exclamation | n: a sudden outcry or shout, especially one expressing strong emotion | |
fleck | n: a small patch, spot, or discoloration, often caused by dirt, grime, or a foreign substance | |
nova | n: a star that suddenly becomes brighter, typically because of an explosion in its interior; a sudden increase or burst of activity or growth | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
bloom | n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth | |
suspend | v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
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 | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity. | |
bypass | n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
occlude | v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access | |
terrestrial | adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air | |
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 | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
shimmer | v: to shine with a soft, flickering light; to reflect light in a wavering or twinkling way; to glimmer or glisten | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
spherical | adj: having the shape of a sphere; round, spherical, or ball-shaped in appearance | |
warp | v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something | |
await | v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something | |
unfathomed | adj: unable to be understood or measured; too deep or mysterious to be fully grasped or explored | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
broken-hearted | adj: deeply upset, distressed, or emotionally hurt, especially as a result of a failed relationship, betrayal, or loss of a loved one | |
observant | adj: paying careful attention to details and surroundings; quick to notice things and circumstances; mindful of social norms and customs | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
laureate | n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work | |
commemorate | v: to honor the memory of someone or something by ceremony or tribute | |
tender | adj: gentle and delicate; showing care and consideration for others; easily injured or hurt; offering a bid or proposal in the process of negotiation | |
tribute | n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
optics | n: the academic study of vision and light | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
observable | adj: that can be noticed or seen | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
scrub | v: to clean something thoroughly, typically with a brush and soap or detergent | |
sheath | n: a close-fitting cover to protect something such as the blade of a knife, sword, or other sharp objects | |
papery | adj: having the texture, appearance, or thinness of paper; brittle or fragile like paper | |
scotch | v: to put an end to or stop something from happening or continuing; to prevent, hinder or restrain something or someone from doing or achieving something; (noun, Scotch) things or people from Scotland, which is a country located in the United Kingdom | |
exhausted | adj: extremely tired | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
oracle | n: a person or agency regarded as a source of wisdom, knowledge, or prophecy; an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, that is considered to have prophetic or wise significance | |
weightless | adj: having no weight or feeling as if one has no weight, often related to zero gravity or outer space | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
cheerful | adj: happy and positive; causing feelings of happiness or optimism; marked by or expressing joy or optimism | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
jibe | v: to be in agreement; to fit together smoothly; (noun) a taunting or insulting remark; an action that is in accord or agreement with something else | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully |