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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
starlight	n: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
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
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
enthusiast	n: a person having a strong liking for something
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
Jovian	adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
sift	v: to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh in a frame) to remove lumps or large particles
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
asymmetric	adj: lacking symmetry or balance; not corresponding in size, shape, or degree; characterized by an uneven or unequal distribution or arrangement
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
broad	adj: very wide; general
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
superimpose	v: to place, layer, or overlay one thing on top of another, typically in such a way that both are still visible; to add or combine something additional into an existing structure, design, or system
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
astrophysics	n: the branch of physics concerned with the study of the properties and behavior of celestial objects and the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of the universe
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
elliptical	adj: having the shape of an oval (= a closed plane curve); using a word or expression that is ambiguous or vague, especially to mislead or avoid committing oneself
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
contrived	adj: created or arranged in an artificial, forced, or deliberate way; not natural or spontaneous
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
catchy	adj: pleasing and easy to remember; likely to attract attention
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
acronym	n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
wright	n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
tabby	n: a type of domestic cat with a distinctive coat pattern of dark stripes or spots on a lighter background; (adjective) describing someone who is short and fat, plump, or round in shape
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
extraterrestrial	adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
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
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
observatory	n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
ginormous	adj: (combination of “gigantic” and “enormous”) extremely large
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
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
vastness	n: the extent or size of something, often describing an ample space or area; the quality of being immense or immense in scale
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
uneven	adj: not level or flat; not balanced or symmetrical
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
interplanetary	adj: relating to or occurring between planets, particularly regarding space travel or communication
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
immediately	adv: now or without delay
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement