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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
hype | n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is | |
unfortunate | adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
crisp | adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
inscription | n: a message or design that is written or engraved on a surface of something, such as stone or metal | |
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 | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
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 | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
stationary | adj: not moving or not capable of being changed | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
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) | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
unchanged | adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
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 | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
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 | |
fingernail | n: the hard, slightly curved part that covers the outer tip of each finger | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
feathery | adj: having or resembling the soft and delicate feathers of a bird, typically in texture or appearance | |
quill | n: a hard, hollow, and spiky feature found on the skin of some animals, such as porcupines, used for protection and puncturing; a pen made from the shaft of a bird feather, used historically for writing | |
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 | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
spreadsheet | n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
contour | n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
index | n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index | |
fingerprint | n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person | |
theft | n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
hijack | v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
password | n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service | |
dashboard | n: a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft; a diagram that depicts critical information, typically one that provides a business overview | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
telltale | adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
fatigue | n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress | |
slump | v: to fall or sink suddenly, often due to loss of support or stability; to decline or decrease abruptly, as in business or economic conditions; to become despondent or dispirited; (noun) a sudden or prolonged decline or drop in value, price, or quality | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
vibrate | v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side | |
steer | v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone | |
honk | n: a loud, harsh sound made by a vehicle’s horn to signal a warning or attract attention | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
Arthurian | adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
configuration | n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
surpass | v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something | |
enshrine | v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
overt | adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret | |
explicit | adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
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 | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
biopsy | n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
machine-learning | n: the process through which computers change the way they perform jobs without following explicit instructions by using algorithms and statistical models to analyze and draw inferences from patterns in data | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
minority | n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age | |
criminology | n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
transcript | n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
safeguard | v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
volition | n: the power or ability to make choices or decisions by one’s own will or conscious choice; the act of consciously choosing or deciding | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something | |
automatic | adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control | |
assembly | n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
fleet | n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
dislocate | v: to move out of a position of the bone in a joint; to put out of its usual place, position, or relationship | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
servant | n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant | |
outset | n: the beginning of something | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
misuse | n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
recast | v: to change the form of something, such as a metal object, by melting it down and reshaping it; to change the actors or the role of a particular actor in a play or film | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
apparent | adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
timeless | adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something |