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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
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 | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
unacceptably | adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
gilded | adj: covered or highlighted with gold or a golden color; wealthy or prosperous but often with an appearance that may hide issues or problems | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
emulate | v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
wireless | adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
photon | n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
industrialize | v: to organize the production of something into an industry | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
deficit | n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required | |
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 | |
sub-Saharan | adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
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 | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
endow | v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
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 | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
incandescent | adj: emitting light as a result of being heated; shining brightly; passionate or enthusiastic | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
piggyback | n: a ride on someone’s back or shoulders, or the act of carrying or supporting something on someone’s back or shoulders; (verb) to carry or transport someone or something on one’s back or shoulders, or to attach or mount one thing onto another thing for transportation or support | |
decentralize | v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
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 | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
flashlight | n: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
kerosene | n: a flammable, colorless, or pale yellow liquid derived from the distillation of petroleum, used as a fuel for lamps, stoves, and heaters | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
twinkle | v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
entertain | v: to keep a group of people interested or excited; to take into consideration an idea or feeling | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
fridge | n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
conceptual | adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
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 | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
aspire | v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great | |
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 | |
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 | |
dignify | v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
subsistence | n: the state or condition of being able to maintain or support oneself at a basic level, typically through food, shelter, and other vital necessities; the minimum resources required for survival | |
suite | n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person | |
carpenter | n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects | |
irrigation | n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well | |
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 | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
scoot | v: to move or glide along quickly and smoothly on a surface, especially on a scooter or similar device | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
crowdsourcing | n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet | |
jealousy | n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire | |
roadblock | n: a physical barrier or obstacle that prevents progress or movement; a situation that impedes progress or creates difficulty in achieving a goal or objective | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
intermittent | adj: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; stopping and starting periodically; sporadic | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
subsidy | n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
financier | n: a person or organization that deals with or manages large sums of money, particularly for investment or financial trading purposes | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
leapfrog | n: a children’s game in which players take turns jumping over each other’s stooped backs |