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Word	Meaning	Advanced
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
fission	n: the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy; the process of breaking something into smaller parts or pieces
fusion	n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
helium	n: a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas series in the periodic table
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
repulsion	n: a feeling of intense disgust or dislike; a physical force that resists the approach or contact of two objects
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
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
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
midlife	n: the period of life between young adulthood and old age, typically characterized by a sense of maturity, stability, and sometimes, dissatisfaction or restlessness
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
satisfactory	adj: meeting the requirements or expectations; acceptable
mistress	n: a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a, often, married man; a woman who is in a position of authority or control and directs the work of others
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
tokamak	n: a type of experimental facility used in nuclear fusion research that uses a magnetic field to confine a plasma in the shape of a torus to achieve controlled nuclear fusion reactions
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
coil	v: to wind something in a spiral or helical shape; to create a coil or coil-like shape; to group or organize something closely together in a circular or spiral pattern
semiconductor	n: a material or substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others, often used in electronic devices
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
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
squash	v: to forcefully crush or flatten something; to suppress, stifle, or defeat an idea or opposition forcefully
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
transistor	n: a semiconductor device that can be used to amplify or switch electronic signals and power which is an essential component in modern electronics
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
ignition	n: the act of starting a fire, engine, or other device; the beginning or starting point of a process or event
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
lad	n: a young boy or man, often used in an informal or affectionate way
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
neutron	n: a subatomic particle with no electric charge that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen
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
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
afterthought	n: a thought or idea that comes to mind after the fact, often too late to be of much use; something that is added or considered belatedly, especially in speech or writing
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
vat	n: a large container, especially one used for storing or holding liquids
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
vortex	n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
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
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
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
steam-powered	adj: powered by steam, typically referring to machinery or systems that use steam as a source of energy or propulsion
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
improve	v: to make or become better
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
instantly	adv: immediately
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
hire	v: to give somebody a job
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
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
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
lukewarm	adj: moderately warm or tepid; lacking enthusiasm, interest, or vigor; uncertain or hesitant
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
crooked	adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
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