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astrophysics | n: the branch of physics concerned with the study of the properties and behavior of celestial objects and the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of the universe | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
astronomy | n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies | |
cosmos | n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
observable | adj: that can be noticed or seen | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
roil | v: to stir up or agitate a liquid or substance, causing it to become turbid or muddy; to disturb or unsettle the emotions or mental state of a person or group | |
plasma | n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
microwave | n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
glowing | adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
fiery | adj: very intense; like or suggestive of fire | |
inflation | n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air | |
expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
singularity | n: (of black holes) a point or region in space-time where the gravitational field is infinite, and matter and energy are infinitely dense; the state, fact, quality, or condition of being one of a kind | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
juicy | adj: containing much liquid, often used to describe fresh fruit or meat; interesting or exciting, often because it is scandalous or revealing | |
specify | v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly | |
cosmology | n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
decay | n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
friction | n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
thermodynamics | n: the area of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation | |
entropy | n: a scientific concept that is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty | |
disorder | n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
partial | adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much | |
crunch | n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
multiverse | n: a hypothetical space or realm consisting of multiple universes, of which our universe is just one of them | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
perpendicular | adj: forming, situated at, or being at a right angle to a given line or plane; upright or vertical; at right angles to the horizon | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
backflip | n: an athletic move in which a person jumps backward and performs a complete rotation in the air, often ending in a standing position | |
calculation | n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
collide | v: to hit something violently when moving | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
proton | n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
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 | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
atomic | adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element) | |
salient | adj: most noticeable or important; striking | |
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 | |
hint | n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
memo | n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company | |
emergent | adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
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 | |
disorient | v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go | |
stanza | n: a group of lines of poetry that form a unit; a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together, usually with a recurring pattern of meter and rhyme | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
encapsulate | v: to enclose or envelop something within a capsule or a membrane; to express or summarize the essence or core of something in a condensed form | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
expanse | n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
splendor | n: great brightness; brilliant or stunning appearance; magnificence | |
stardust | n: the particles of matter that exist in space and which are thought to be the remnants of stars and other cosmic events; a poetic or romantic term for anything believed to be magical or ethereal | |
awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. |