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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
occasional | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular | |
bash | v: to strike or hit hard, often with a blunt object or a fist; to criticize harshly or with force; to hold a social gathering or party, often involving loud music or revelry; (noun) a lively, informal party or gathering, often characterized by loud music, dancing, and socializing | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
dummy | n: a model or imitation of something that is used as a substitute; a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or acting foolishly | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
filmmaker | n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
cyborg | n: a being that is part human and part machine or technology, often created through the integration of electronic and mechanical devices | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
receiver | n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something | |
purposeful | adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined | |
cumbersome | adj: difficult to handle or use, especially because of being large, heavy, or not effective; not elegant or graceful in expression | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
magnify | v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
delve | v: to dig or excavate deeply; to investigate or research intensively; to rummage or explore in a thorough or careful manner | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
cutting-edge | adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity | |
mechatronics | n: technology or a field of science that combines electronics and mechanical engineering | |
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 | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
amputee | n: a person who has had an arm or a leg cut off | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
gait | n: a person’s manner of walking, running, or moving on foot; a particular pattern or style of movement or locomotion | |
ankle | n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg | |
matte | adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
prosthetic | adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
sensor | n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
groundbreaking | adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
anatomy | n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
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 | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
nostalgia | n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past | |
endear | v: to make someone loved or appreciated or to cause someone to feel fondness or affection for someone or something | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
counterbalance | v: to offset or balance the effect of something by applying an equal or opposite force or effect; to provide a counteracting or balancing influence for something; (noun) a weight or force that is used to balance or offset another weight or force | |
daunting | adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
uneven | adj: not level or flat; not balanced or symmetrical | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
biped | n: an animal with two feet | |
humanoid | n: a machine or creature that has a body shape similar to that of a human | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
stride | v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress | |
clunky | adj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement | |
spontaneous | adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen | |
unpredictable | adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
forlorn | adj: appearing sad or lonely, abandoned, or hopeless; marked by feelings of despair or melancholy; isolated or destitute | |
exterior | adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
quadruple | v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many | |
strep | n: (informal shorthand for “streptococcus”) a type of bacteria that can cause a range of infections, including strep throat and scarlet fever | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
handcycle | n: a bicycle-like vehicle that is powered by hand-cranking instead of pedaling, often used by people with lower-body disabilities | |
canoe | n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
superhuman | adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
ordeal | n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience | |
expedition | n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
imperial | adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
physicality | n: the physical nature or characteristics of something, especially the human body or movement; the state of being full of energy and force | |
uncanny | adj: strange or mysterious, often in a way that is unsettling | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
facial | adj: of or relating to a person’s face | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
mend | v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
bionic | adj: relating to or using technology or devices that enhance or replace biological functions, typically in a way that mimics or improves upon the original | |
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 |