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Word	Meaning	Advanced
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
sludge	n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
hitchhike	v: to obtain a ride in a passing vehicle by signaling to the driver or waving one’s thumb; to travel by getting a free ride in someone else’s vehicle
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
populate	v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
nickel	n: a silver-white metallic element with the symbol Ni, used in many alloys and as a coin; a United States coin worth one-twentieth of a dollar
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
poster	n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it
nag	v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse
crease	n: a line or mark made by folding or wrinkling a surface or material; a slight ridge or fold in fabric or paper caused by pressing or folding
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
decoration	n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
attraction	n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
ore	n: a naturally occurring mineral or rock from which a valuable substance, typically a metal, can be extracted through mining or other extraction methods
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
metallurgy	n: a branch of materials science and engineering that stands at metals’ physical and chemical properties, their compounds with other metals, and their mixtures, called alloys.
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
woodcut	n: a print made by cutting a design into a block of wood and then inking the surface and pressing it onto paper
bellows	n: a device consisting of a bag or chamber with flexible sides that is expanded and contracted to draw in air through a valve and then force it out through a tube; a device used to blow air into a fire to make it burn more intensely
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
furnace	n: an enclosed chamber for heating metal or glass to very high temperatures
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
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
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
acidic	adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
isle	n: a small island, especially one in the sea
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
jug	n: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
starch	n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
hydrolyze	v: to break down or decompose a compound or substance by a chemical reaction with water, often resulting in the separation of its components
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
lateral	adj: relating to or situated on the side; moving or extending sideways; involving or relating to the transfer of information or responsibilities between individuals or departments within an organization
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
christen	v: to give a name to a baby at a Christian ceremony to welcome them into the Christian Church
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
epoch	n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
stratum	n: a layer or level of something, usually referring to a layer of rock or soil in the Earth’s crust
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
axion	n: a hypothetical elementary particle that is a constituent of dark matter and has properties similar to those of neutrinos but with a much greater mass
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
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
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
insulation	n: the act or process of covering something to stop heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this
insistent	adj: characterized by a persistent and forceful demand or urging; unyielding or uncompromising in one’s position or viewpoint; persistent in pursuit of a goal or objective
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
volt	n: a unit of measurement for electrical potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the force required to move one ampere of electric charge through one ohm of resistance
homemade	adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much