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Word	Meaning	Advanced
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
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
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
fusion	n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
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
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
encase	v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer
zirconium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Zr and atomic number 40 that is a strong and corrosion-resistant metal primarily used in alloys and ceramics
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
uranium	n: a chemical element with the symbol U, atomic number 92, that is a dense, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and is used as a fuel for nuclear power plants
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
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
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
react	v: to take action in response to something
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
plop	n: a short and soft sound like that of a small object dropping into water without a splash; (verb) drop with the sound of something falling into water
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
extol	v: to praise or laud highly; to exalt or elevate someone or something by highlighting their positive qualities or attributes
proliferation	n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively
molten	adj: in a liquid state as a result of being heated
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
thorium	n: a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Th and atomic number 90 that is silvery-white in color and is used as fuel in some nuclear reactors
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
plutonium	n: a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94 used in nuclear reactors and weapons, which is produced from uranium in nuclear reactors and occurs naturally in trace amounts
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
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
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
thermal	adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat
photovoltaics	n: a branch of technology that involves the conversion of sunlight into electricity using solar cells or other photoelectric devices; the generation of electricity directly from sunlight, typically using solar panels
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
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
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
thermodynamics	n: the area of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation
helium	n: a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas series in the periodic table
compact	adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
clad	adj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
xenon	n: a chemical element, symbol Xe with the atomic number 54, that is a noble gas found in trace amounts in the Earth’s atmosphere and is used in various lighting applications, including high-intensity lamps and lasers
neutron	n: a subatomic particle with no electric charge that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
refuel	v: to put additional fuel into a plane, ship, car, etc.
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
radiology	n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries
proliferate	v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
intrinsically	adv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
stainless	adj: resistant to staining or discoloration; not affected or damaged by contact with dirt, water, or other substances; clean and hygienic
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
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
inclination	n: a tendency or disposition to think, feel, or act in a certain way; a preference or bias; a degree of sloping
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
off-site	adj: located or situated at a distance from a particular place or site; pertaining to activities or services that are performed or provided outside of a particular location or facility
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
underneath	adv: under or below something else
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
oxidant	n: a substance that causes oxidation, or the loss of electrons, in another substance; a reactive molecule or compound that can damage cells and tissues by causing oxidative stress
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
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
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
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
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
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
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
negligible	adj: so small or insignificant as to be not worth considering; negligible amounts or effects are too minor or unimportant to have any major impact
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
isotope	n: a variation of an element that has the same number of protons in its nucleus but a different number of neutrons, resulting in a different atomic mass and often different physical or chemical properties
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
poetic	adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
cauldron	n: a large metal pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling liquids, often associated with witches or magic in folklore or mythology
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something