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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
flyby	n: a close approach to a celestial body, especially a planet, by a spacecraft without landing or entering orbit
mariner	n: a sailor or seaman; someone who works or travels on a boat or ship
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
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
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
spacecraft	n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
topography	n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
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
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
crust	n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture
magnetism	n: the force that causes attraction or repulsion between magnetic substances; a charismatic or attractive quality that attracts people or causes them to be drawn to someone or something
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
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
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
odyssey	n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
bluish	adj: having a color that is a shade of blue
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
tectonics	n: the study of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface, including the movements of tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanic activity
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
pathfinder	n: a person or thing that leads the way or explores new territory; someone who finds or discovers a new route or method; a person or vehicle used to navigate or explore unfamiliar or dangerous areas
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
meteorite	n: a solid object originating in outer space that reaches the Earth’s surface without completely vaporizing in the atmosphere; a rock that has fallen from space
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
aerial	n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
surveyor	n: an engineer who measures and records the details of areas of land
aeronautics	n: the science or art of designing, building, and flying aircraft
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
subsurface	adj: situated or located beneath the surface of something; existing or occurring within the deeper layers of a material or object, often referring to areas below the Earth’s surface
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
reprogram	v: to modify or recreate a program
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
aboard	adv: on or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles; present or participating in a particular activity or endeavor
pinpoint	v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
emanate	v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling
gradient	n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
wingspan	n: the distance between the tips of a bird’s wings when fully extended and in flight; often used to describe the size or scope of something, particularly about physical objects or structures
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
liftoff	n: the moment when a spacecraft or other vehicle takes off and lifts off the ground; the act or process of launching or beginning an endeavor
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
friction	n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
thermal	adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
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
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
cross-country	adj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
helium	n: a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas series in the periodic table
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
donate	v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization
honorarium	n: a payment or fee given to someone, typically for professional services, that is not officially required or a standard salary, often given as a token of appreciation or to show respect
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
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement