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dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
chunk | n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something | |
rifle | n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
boulder | n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
scoop | n: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else | |
crater | n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
peninsula | n: a long piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is linked to a larger part of the land | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
splash | v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
asteroid | n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
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 | |
atmospheric | adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
median | n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size | |
gigantic | adj: extremely large | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
meteor | n: (commonly known as a shooting star) a small celestial body or particle that enters the Earth’s atmosphere, often producing a bright streak of light as it burns up due to friction with the atmosphere | |
recreational | adj: relating to or for leisure or pleasure; done for enjoyment rather than work or duty | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
auditorium | n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
hefty | adj: large, bulky, and heavy; impressively large, substantial, or powerful; large in amount, extent, or significance | |
buffalo | n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America | |
antelope | n: a large, swift-running, African or Asian mammal with horns and hooves, especially one of the gazelle family | |
devastation | n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
buster | n: a person or thing that breaks or causes something to be broken | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
rift | n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
crumb | n: a small particle or fragment of food or other substance, often one that has broken off from a larger piece; a very small amount or portion of something | |
megaton | n: a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
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 | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
faint | adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
doomsday | n: the last day of the world when Christians believe that God will judge everyone; an unpleasant or disastrous event | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
stadium | n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels | |
kidney | n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
blessing | n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune | |
disguise | v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others | |
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 | |
probe | n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something | |
nucleus | n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom | |
comet | n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
ham-fisted | adj: describing a person’s actions or movements that are clumsy, awkward, or lacking finesse or skill; describing someone who is tactless or heavy-handed in their approach | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
macho | adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive | |
velvet | n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
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 | |
rusty | adj: covered with rust (= a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer); deteriorated or corroded due to lack of use or exposure to the elements; affected by disuse or neglect | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
walnut | n: a nut of a tall deciduous tree, commonly eaten as a snack or used in baking; the wood of this tree, used for furniture and other applications | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
tumble | v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
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 | |
plume | n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
finesse | n: skillful handling of a situation or problem with diplomacy, tact, or grace; subtle, artful maneuvering; refinement or delicacy in performance or execution; (verb) to handle a situation or problem with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
ion | n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
trek | n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort |