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Word	Meaning	Advanced
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
analytics	n: the systematic computational analysis of data or statistics; information resulting from this analysis
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
tactic	n: a method or strategy used to achieve a particular goal or objective
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
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
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
skepticism	n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
bracing	adj: refreshing or invigorating; designed to provide support or stability
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
self-serving	adj: concerned primarily with one’s interests and needs rather than those of others; motivated by a desire for personal gain or advantage
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
cozy	adj: comfortable and warm; giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
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
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
despotism	n: a system of government or rule in which a single person holds absolute authority and exercises oppressive power and control; tyrannical or oppressive rule
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
dissent	n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
shuffle	v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps
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
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
offload	v: to transfer the responsibility or burden of something or someone to another person or group; to unload or discharge goods or cargo from a vehicle or ship
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
clutter	n: to fill a room or place with so many items that it becomes messy
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
overvalue	v: to value or estimate something too high; to assign too much worth or importance to something; to assess or appraise something beyond its actual market or intrinsic value
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
epistemic	adj: relating to knowledge, the theory of knowledge, or the nature and limits of knowledge; pertaining to the ways in which knowledge is acquired, justified, or understood
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
improve	v: to make or become better
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
arrogance	n: excessive self-confidence or self-importance
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
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
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
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive