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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
mummy	n: a body of a human or animal that has been preserved, typically by being embalmed and wrapped in linen or other material
rendition	n: a performance or interpretation, often of a piece of music or artwork; a version or translation of something into another language or style; the act of surrendering someone to another country for interrogation or punishment
brace	n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
acupuncture	n: a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing; a form of alternative medicine
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
commodify	v: to turn something into an object of trade or commerce, particularly a good or service that was previously seen as having value beyond its market value
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
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
commemorate	v: to honor the memory of someone or something by ceremony or tribute
soot	n: a black, powdery substance that is produced by the incomplete burning of a material such as coal, wood, or oil and is often found on surfaces near the source of the fire
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
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
fireplace	n: a structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire and provide heat, often found in the center of a room or against a wall
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
dermis	n: the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
underneath	adv: under or below something else
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
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
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
nanoscale	adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
practically	adv: almost or nearly
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
sunburn	n: a painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays
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
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
sunscreen	n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
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
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
freckle	n: a small, pigmented spot on the skin, typically of the face that is caused by exposure to sunlight
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
reappear	v: to show up again or return after not being heard of or seen for a period of time
naked-eye	adj: visible to the human eye without the aid of a magnifying or telescopic device; able to be seen with unaided vision
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
thermometer	n: a device used to measure temperature, typically consisting of a glass or plastic tube containing a column of liquid, such as mercury, that rises and falls with changes in temperature
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
sequent	adj: following as a result or consequence
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
fluctuation	n: a change, or the process of changing, that frequently happens, especially from one extreme to another; the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
biomedical	adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
pacemaker	n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
replace	v: to take the place of something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
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
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
conductivity	n: the quality of a material’s ability to conduct electricity, heat, etc.
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service