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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
ignorance | n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
workbench | n: a sturdy table or bench designed for carrying out manual work, particularly in a workshop or garage context | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
cam | n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera | |
plumbing | n: the system of pipes, fittings, and fixtures that are used to distribute water and remove waste in a building or structure; the trade or profession of installing and maintaining such systems | |
fixture | n: an object firmly installed in place, especially in a household, such as a bath or a toilet | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
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 | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
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 | |
hyperconnected | adj: having multiple, complex links or relationships between different people, objects, or systems | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
bare | adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
spectrometer | n: a scientific device used to measure the properties of light or other radiation, often used in chemistry and physics to analyze the composition of materials | |
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 | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
compel | v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
tsunami | n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
pacific | adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
contamination | n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area | |
radioactive | adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
itinerary | n: a detailed plan or route of a journey or trip, including the sequence of destinations, the dates and times of travel, and any other pertinent information such as hotel reservations or transportation arrangements | |
topographical | adj: relating to the arrangement or physical features of a geographical area or terrain; relating to the detailed description or mapping of the physical features of a location | |
elevation | n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward | |
sprinkler | n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
rainfall | n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment | |
expedition | n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
sediment | n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid | |
seabed | n: the bottom of a sea or ocean; the surface of the sea’s bed, which can be rocky, sandy, muddy, or covered with coral or other organisms | |
sampler | n: a piece of fabric or other material that has a variety of different stitches or designs worked into it, used as a reference or example of different embroidery techniques; a selection or collection of different samples or examples of something, such as music, food, or products | |
dispatch | v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information | |
estuary | n: a place where a river meets the sea, typically where the fresh and saltwater mix | |
reproduce | v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
sushi | n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
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 | |
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 | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
optics | n: the academic study of vision and light | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
acceleration | n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
wheelchair | n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves |