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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
wavelength | n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave | |
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 | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
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 | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
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 | |
heavenly | adj: of or relating to heaven, the sky, or the divine; delightful, divine, or exquisite in nature or quality | |
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 | |
rocky | adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock | |
barren | adj: unable to produce or sustain growth; lacking fertility; unproductive; lacking interest, excitement, or creativity; empty or desolate | |
watercolor | n: a painting method in which pigments are mixed with water and a binder and then applied to paper or another support | |
superstar | n: a very famous and successful performer or athlete | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
sketch | n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
divergence | n: the act or process of separating and moving in different directions; a difference or variance between two or more things or ideas; a deviation from a common or shared path or goal | |
ancestral | adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
incomprehensible | adj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
jargon | n: specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group or profession that is often difficult for outsiders to understand; language that is full of technical slang or obscure terms and is often used to obscure or confuse rather than clarify | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
artwork | n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc. | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
illuminate | v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity | |
transect | v: to cut or divide something by means of a transverse line, typically for surveying or scientific study | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
antibody | n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
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 | |
hemoglobin | n: a protein-based molecule found in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body | |
sponge | n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning | |
soak | v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
graphics | n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc. | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
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 | |
helix | n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule | |
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 | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
unwind | v: to relax and release tension, often by engaging in leisure activities or by simply resting; to reverse the winding or twisting of something | |
zip | n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently | |
strand | n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
complication | n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
replicate | v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results | |
miniature | adj: being on a very small scale | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
dough | n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
spool | n: a cylindrical device with a flange at one or both ends, containing a hollow center and used to wind or store wire, thread, tape, film, or other flexible materials | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
repeatedly | adv: again and again; many times | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
exquisite | adj: extremely beautiful and delicate | |
fidelity | n: faithfulness to a person, cause, or thing; loyalty or devotion to a duty or obligation; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
jiggle | v: to move or shake with small quick movements, often in a slightly playful or teasing way | |
wiggle | v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
bundle | n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things | |
chromosome | n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
pore | n: a tiny hole in the skin of people or other animals that sweat can pass through; (verb) to read carefully or study attentively | |
gateway | n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
nucleus | n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom | |
semester | n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term | |
timelapse | n: a technique in photography or cinematography where a series of images or frames are taken at set intervals and then played back at a faster speed to create the illusion of time moving quickly | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
sausage | n: a type of meat product usually made from pork, beef, or poultry, chopped into small pieces, put in a long tube of skin, then cooked or served cold in thin slices | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
rewind | v: to make something, such as a film or tape, go back to the beginning | |
equator | n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
whisker | n: any of the long, stiff hairs that grow near the face of certain animals, such as cats or rats; a long, thin, projecting piece or part, such as an antenna or a protruding edge | |
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 | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
scaffold | n: a temporary platform or structure used to support workers and materials during construction or maintenance work | |
tubule | n: a small, tube-like structure; a minute duct or canal in a plant or animal body | |
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 | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
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 | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
kinetic | adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
transient | adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
clockwork | n: a mechanism in which a series of gears, springs and other mechanical elements are used to power a device, especially a clock | |
courier | n: a person or company that transports and delivers messages, packages, or goods, often with a focus on speed and reliability | |
dynein | n: a type of motor protein that moves along microtubules in cells, playing a key role in various cellular processes such as intracellular transport, mitosis, and ciliary and flagellar movement | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
derive | v: to obtain or receive something from a source | |
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 | |
mind-blowing | adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions | |
pleasurable | adj: giving satisfaction or pleasure; enjoyable | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
misery | n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor |