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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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continental | adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses) | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
gallon | n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
diesel | n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel | |
duo | n: a pair of two individuals or things, particularly performers who work together as a team or musical group | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
throttle | v: to control or restrict the flow or speed of something, such as an engine or a person’s actions; to strangle or choke someone or something; (noun) a mechanism or device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine, regulating its speed or power output | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
unpack | v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
combustion | n: the act or process of burning something | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
advert | v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
cylinder | n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this | |
piston | n: a cylindrical component of an engine, such as in a car or a pump, that moves back and forth inside a cylinder and transmits power | |
spinning | n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn | |
crank | n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
rotary | adj: relating to, revolving around, or characterized by rotation or a revolving motion | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
namesake | n: a person or thing with the same name as somebody or something else | |
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 | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
compress | v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
ignite | v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning | |
compression | n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
pedal | n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
rotate | v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
inefficient | adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc. | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
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 | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
injection | n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe | |
idle | adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless | |
decelerate | v: to slow down or reduce the speed of something; to decrease in speed | |
inert | adj: lacking the ability to move or act, often used to describe an object or substance that is inactive or non-reactive | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
induct | v: to formally admit someone to a job or position of authority; to officially introduce someone to an organization or group, or beliefs or ideas | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
copper | n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
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 | |
magnetic | adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel | |
induce | v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
watt | n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
regenerative | adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue | |
brake | n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
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 | |
conserve | v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
kinetic | adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion | |
recharge | v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
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 | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
utility | n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
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 |