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Word	Meaning	Advanced
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
spaceship	n: (especially in science fiction) a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
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
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
thumbnail	n: the small image used to represent a larger image or document on a computer or mobile device; the nail on the thumb
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
blueshift	n: a phenomenon in which the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, such as light, is shifted towards the shorter wavelength end of the spectrum, often observed when the source of the radiation is moving toward the observer
redshift	n: a concept in physics, particularly in the field of cosmology, that describes how light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object increases in wavelength, or shifts to the red end of the spectrum, as it moves away from an observer, which is a key principle behind the Big Bang Theory and the expansion of the universe
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
aglow	adj: radiating or emitting a warm, bright light or color; characterized by a glowing or intense light or color
starlight	n: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars
synchrotron	n: a large and powerful particle accelerator that produces highly intense beams of light or other particles, often used in scientific research, particularly in physics and chemistry
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
tuft	n: a small cluster or clump of something, typically hair, grass, or feathers, that stands upright and apart from the surrounding material
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
wavelength	n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
observatory	n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
lapse	n: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
postgraduate	n: a person who is studying for an advanced degree or diploma after having completed their undergraduate education; (adjective) of or relating to a level of education or academic study that comes after the completion of an undergraduate degree
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
mesh	n: a material made of a network of wire, plastic, or thread
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
supercomputer	n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
galactic	adj: relating to or concerning the galaxy or galaxies; having characteristics or qualities that are vast, extensive, or cosmic in scope
extragalactic	adj: existing or occurring outside of or beyond a galaxy (= a vast system of stars, dust, gas, and dark matter); relating to objects or phenomena that are located outside of our galaxy
gleam	v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
underneath	adv: under or below something else
celestial	adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
alight	adj: lighted up by or as by fire or flame; (verb) to come down
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
technicolor	adj: relating to a vivid, colorful, or vibrant visual effect or display, often used to describe movies or images produced using this process
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
plasma	n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons
immediately	adv: now or without delay
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
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
supernova	n: a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs in some stars, resulting in an extremely bright, short-lived object that later fades into a supernova remnant
remnant	n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
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
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
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
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
accretion	n: the process of gradual growth or accumulation, particularly of layers or matter building up over time; the result of such a process
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
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
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
light-year	n: a unit of distance used in astronomy to represent the distance that light travels in a year, which is equal to about 9.46 trillion kilometers or 5.88 trillion miles
mind-blowing	adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
imprint	v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
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