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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
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 | |
captain | n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
colonel | n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general | |
fleet | n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
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 | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
puzzled | adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
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 | |
fusion | n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
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 | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
android | n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
deontology | n: a moral or ethical theory that focuses on the duty or moral obligation of individuals, emphasizing the adherence to rules, principles, or duties in making ethical decisions | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
consequently | adv: as a result or outcome of something | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
handheld | adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
scold | v: to reprimand or criticize someone severely or angrily | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
punter | n: a person who places bets, especially on horse racing or other sports; a customer of a certain service; a person who operates a flat-bottomed boat, especially on a river or canal | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
ad-hoc | adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
platonic | adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
forth | adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
objective | n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
protrusion | n: something that bulges out or sticks out from a surface or body; a projection that is visible from the outside | |
partake | v: to participate or share in something; to consume or enjoy food or drink | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
ethics | n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
impractical | adj: not sensible or useful for practical purposes; not likely to be effective in achieving an intended outcome | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
here-and-now | adj: focused on the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or future; characterized by a direct, pragmatic approach to problem-solving or decision-making | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
utilitarian | adj: designed to be practical and functional rather than decorative or luxurious | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
utilitarianism | n: the belief that the actions are the right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority | |
maxim | n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
intrinsic | adj: belonging naturally; essential | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
calculation | n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something | |
suspicious | adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
laden | adj: heavily loaded or burdened | |
hide-out | n: a secret or remote place where a person can take refuge or hide, particularly from the authorities; a place used by criminals to hide from law enforcement | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
sleeper | n: a person or thing that appears harmless or insignificant but has the potential to succeed or perform well unexpectedly; a railroad car or compartment used for overnight travel, equipped with sleeping accommodations | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
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 | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
autonomy | n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently | |
intrinsically | adv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
thicket | n: a dense group of trees, shrubs, or other plants, often forming an impenetrable barrier; a tangle or cluster of something that obstructs or impedes progress or movement | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
artificial | adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
banal | adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar | |
sane | adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
humanist | n: a person who is concerned with the welfare and rights of all human beings; one who believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person and stresses the importance of human values and ethical principles | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
comparative | adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast | |
literature | n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
consideration | n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
legend | n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
jewelry | n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command |