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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
recede	v: to pull back or move away or backward
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
micromanagement	n: a style of management characterized by excessive attention to detail and control, often resulting in inefficient or demotivating work environments
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
magnetosphere	n: the region of space surrounding a planet or other celestial body in which its magnetic field dominates the interplanetary field; this region acts as a shield, protecting the body from the effects of solar wind and other energetic particles
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
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
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity.
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
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
reliability	n: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
life-form	n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
biomaterial	n: a substance, usually synthetic, that is used for medical or veterinary purposes and is designed to mimic or replace biological tissues
wool	n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
spore	n: a reproductive cell that is capable of developing into a new individual without fertilization, especially one produced by certain bacteria, fungi, and algae
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
tin	n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
lunar	adj: of or pertaining to the moon
cramped	adj: not having enough space for the people in it; uncomfortably small or restricted
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
mycelium	n: the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
micrograph	n: a photograph or image that has been taken through a microscope or magnifying lens, typically used for scientific or medical purposes
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
sawdust	n: fine particles or small chips of wood that are produced when the wood is sawed or cut, often used as a material for various purposes such as mulch, fuel, or animal bedding
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
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
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
prebuilt	adj: constructed or assembled in advance of its use or installation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
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
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
virtually	adv: almost completely
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
strawberry	n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top
gazillion	adj: extremely large or many, used to express that something is abundant or exists in such large quantities that it’s hyperbolically beyond coun
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
vitamin	n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
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
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
plasma	n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
eel	n: a type of elongated, snake-like fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater and has a slimy, scaleless body and no pelvic fins
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
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
sentient	adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
cub	n: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
tilt	v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side
tentacle	n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
thermophile	n: an organism that thrives in very hot environments, such as geothermal springs or deep-sea hydrothermal vents
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
petrochemical	n: a chemical compound derived from petroleum or natural gas, used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic fibers, and other products
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
teosinte	n: a wild grass of Mexico and Central America, from which maize or corn is believed to have been domesticated
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being