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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
ballast	n: heavy material, usually stones or sand, used to stabilize a ship or other structure; anything that provides stability or support
overboard	adv: to an extreme or excessive degree; to a point where something becomes unreasonable or irrational
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
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
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
certainty	n: the state of being certain
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
exclamation	n: a sudden outcry or shout, especially one expressing strong emotion
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
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
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
balloonist	n: a person who pilots or takes part in the operation of a hot air balloon or other types of balloons
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
disobedient	adj: refusing to follow the rules or orders, often deliberately or defiantly; showing a lack of respect for authority or established norms
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
immediately	adv: now or without delay
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
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
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
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
wright	n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
flier	n: (also “flyer”) a person who travels by air or an airplane passenger; a leaflet or pamphlet designed to be handed out or posted to provide information or advertise something
chuck	v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
improve	v: to make or become better
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
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
aerodynamics	n: the study of the motion of air, particularly its interaction with solid objects moving through it, such as aircraft or cars
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
replace	v: to take the place of something
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
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
cockpit	n: the area in an aircraft or spacecraft from which the pilot controls the aircraft or spacecraft
propeller	n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
fuselage	n: the main body of an aircraft, including the cockpit, passenger compartments, and cargo holds
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
tow	v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
payload	n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
crossing	n: the act of going from one side to the other; a place where roads, railway tracks, or rivers intersect
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
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
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction