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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
additive | n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
concentric | adj: having a common center, with circles or spheres that share a common center point; having shapes or forms that are aligned or nested within one another | |
geodesic | adj: relating to or consisting of geodesics, which are the shortest paths between points on a curved surface or the straightest paths within a curved space; characterized by a curved, interconnected, or grid-like structure | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
symmetry | n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis | |
injection | n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe | |
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 | |
fabricate | v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone | |
onstage | adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience | |
misnomer | n: a name or term that is inaccurate or misleading, often because it does not accurately describe the thing it is naming | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
ink-jet | adj: of or relating to a type of printing technology commonly used in printers and other imaging devices that is a method of producing hard copies of digital images or documents by propelling tiny droplets of ink onto paper or other printable surfaces | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
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 | |
lithograph | n: a printmaking process that involves creating a design on a flat stone or metal plate, transferring the design to paper using ink, and then printing multiple copies of the design | |
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 | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
terminate | v: to bring to an end or stop | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
puddle | n: a small pool of water, especially on a flat surface; a small and usually shallow accumulation of any liquid substance | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
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 | |
mushroom | n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap | |
defect | n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
imitate | v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
resin | n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
inhibit | v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
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 | |
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 | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
reservoir | n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
illuminating | adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light | |
ultraviolet | adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation | |
composite | adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
permeable | adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
impermeable | adj: not allowing liquids or gases to pass through; impervious to penetration or infiltration | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
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 | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
reposition | v: to move to a new or different position or location | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
micron | n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms | |
diameter | n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
viscosity | n: the state or quality of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency; resistance to flow | |
geometry | n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
water-cooler | n: a shared location in an office or workplace where people gather to take a break, socialize, and chat informally | |
monolithic | adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
orientation | n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
invariable | adj: unable to be changed or altered; always the same or consistent, with no variation or deviation | |
elastomer | n: a type of polymer, typically a synthetic rubber that has elastic properties and can be stretched and then returned to its original shape, commonly used in the production of various products such as rubber bands, tires, and seals | |
elasticity | n: the ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; flexibility; adaptability to change | |
dampen | v: to make something wet or moist; to reduce the intensity or impact of something, such as a feeling, sound, or movement | |
vibration | n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
ratio | n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
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 | |
lattice | n: an arrangement of points or particles in a regular, repeating pattern in two or three dimensions; a structure consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
stent | n: a small tube or wire mesh device that is used to keep an artery or other body opening open after surgery or other medical procedures | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
tributary | n: a stream or river that flows into a larger one | |
dentistry | n: the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and associated structures, including teeth, gums, and jaws; the profession or practice of a dentist | |
dentist | n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth | |
microscopy | n: the scientific study of small structures or substances using microscopes, including the anatomical, physiological, and pathological aspects of cells, tissues, and organs | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
mesoscale | adj: relating to or occurring on a scale intermediate between the microscopic and macroscopic level, typically refers to phenomena or structures that are several meters to several kilometers in size | |
subtractive | adj: characterized by taking away or removing something; involving the process of subtracting or reducing something from a larger whole or total | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
etch | v: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern | |
wafer | n: a thin, flat, crisp biscuit or cake, often used as a communion element in religious services; a thin slice or piece of semiconductor material used in the production of computer chips and other electronic devices | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems |