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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
maintenance | n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
durable | adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
anniversary | n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
hint | n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
sheikh | n: a title given to the leader or ruler of an Arab tribe, village, or Islamic community, commonly used in the Arabian Peninsula and some other parts of the Middle East | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
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 | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
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 | |
jellyfish | n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging | |
firefly | n: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
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 | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
smog | n: a type of air pollution that forms a mixture of smoke and fog resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels, industrial activity, and motor vehicle emissions in urban areas | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
polluted | adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
playground | n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park | |
spaceship | n: (especially in science fiction) a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
disgust | n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
diamond | n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond | |
compress | v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
cube | n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
crowd-funding | n: a method of raising funds or capital for a project, venture, or cause by obtaining contributions from a large number of individuals, typically through an online platform or website | |
prepaid | adj: referring to something that has already been paid for in advance; paid for before it is used or received | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
jewelry | n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
watt | n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
mesmerize | v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
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 | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
annoy | v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
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 | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
marshal | n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect |