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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
electronics | n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems | |
crosstalk | n: interference or disturbance in electronic systems caused by signals or currents from adjacent or nearby elements or circuits; the phenomenon where one cellular signaling pathway influences or interferes with another | |
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 | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
high-touch | adj: referring to a method, approach, or experience that involves a significant degree of personal interaction, attention, or physical contact | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
chronological | adj: arranged in the order in which events occurred | |
bald | adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
backlog | n: a buildup of tasks or work that has accumulated over time and needs to be completed; a reserve of goods or materials that have not been processed or distributed yet | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
retrospect | n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
habitat | n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
compute | v: to make a mathematical calculation | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
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 | |
occlude | v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
diamond | n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
concurrent | adj: happening or existing at the same time; parallel or simultaneous | |
hijack | v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
computation | n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
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 | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
gorilla | n: a large, powerful, and intelligent primate found in the forests of central Africa, with coarse black or brown fur and a distinctive face | |
parenthesis | n: a pair of curved marks ( ) used in writing as a way of separating and marking off a clause, phrase, or word that is not essential to the structure of the sentence but adds additional information or clarification | |
lenticular | adj: having the shape or form of a lens or lentil; flat and usually circular with rounded edges, often referring to cloud formations that resemble lenses or smooth, saucer-like objects | |
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 | |
oscillate | v: to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum or a wave; to fluctuate or alternate between two points or states; to hesitate or be indecisive | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
bandwidth | n: the amount of data that can be transmitted or processed at one time often used to describe the capacity of electronic communication or computing systems | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
ph | n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
thesis | n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
liability | n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
cello | n: a large stringed instrument of the viola family, typically held between the knees when played; also known as violoncello | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
discreet | adj: characterized by the ability to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality; showing prudence, tact, or reserve in behavior or speech; not likely to draw attention or cause offense | |
commonplace | adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest | |
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 | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
onstage | adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
unpack | v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
pathetic | adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability | |
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 | |
enlightened | adj: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook | |
cynical | adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity | |
appreciation | n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time | |
telecom | n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
lockstep | n: a way of walking in which people’s strides are perfectly synchronized; rigid conformity to a particular plan or set of actions | |
obedient | adj: willing to do what someone in authority tells you to do | |
reception | n: the act of receiving or the state of being received, especially warmly or kindly; a formal party of people | |
irate | adj: feeling or showing strong anger or annoyance | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
subscribe | v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
multimedia | adj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video | |
desktop | n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities | |
apparatus | n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting | |
clunky | adj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
approximate | adj: nearly accurate or correct, but not completely so | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
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 | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
treasury | n: the government department in charge of managing public funds; the funds of a government or institution or individual | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
tablet | n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
android | n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
nominate | v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
stationary | adj: not moving or not capable of being changed | |
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. | |
wicked | adj: morally bad or evil | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
inefficient | adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc. | |
ingest | v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
bloodstream | n: the blood flowing through the body | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
deposit | n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
far-fetched | adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip |