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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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cyborg | n: a being that is part human and part machine or technology, often created through the integration of electronic and mechanical devices | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
cochlea | n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
trek | n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
life-form | n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
lip-read | v: to understand speech by interpreting visual cues from the speaker’s lips, mouth, and facial expressions, often used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing; (noun) the act of understanding or interpreting speech by observing the movement of a person’s lips | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
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 | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
sledgehammer | n: a large, heavy hammer typically used for breaking up rock, concrete, or other hard materials | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
receptor | n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
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 | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
measles | n: a highly infectious viral disease that causes fever, red spots on the skin, and other flu-like symptoms, typically affects children | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
crayon | n: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
electrode | n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
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 | |
magnet | n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
recharge | v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
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 | |
refrigerator | n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
perpetual | adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
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 | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
incomplete | adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
comprehension | n: the ability to understand or grasp the meaning of something, especially through knowledge or experience | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
downhill | adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
addictive | adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming | |
sensory | adj: of or relating to the physical senses | |
deprivation | n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
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 | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
bionic | adj: relating to or using technology or devices that enhance or replace biological functions, typically in a way that mimics or improves upon the original | |
undeniable | adj: not possible to deny; true or certain | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
regenerate | v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
earbud | n: a small electronic device that fits into the ear canal and is used for listening to music or for communication, especially when attached to a portable audio player or mobile phone | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
tedious | adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature | |
concert | n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
outdated | adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
patron | n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc. | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
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 | |
temper | n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object | |
tantrum | n: an outburst of anger or frustration, typically characterized by yelling, crying, or other emotional displays | |
inconvenient | adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
irrelevant | adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important | |
assimilate | v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
defective | adj: having a flaw or fault that prevents proper functioning or usability; broken or imperfect in some way | |
inferior | adj: lower in rank, status, or quality | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
disability | n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
involuntary | adj: acting or done without or against one’s will | |
sterilize | v: to make something free of all forms of life, especially bacteria or viruses, by using heat, chemicals, or radiation | |
unfit | adj: not suitable or good enough for a particular purpose or standard | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
unreachable | adj: not able to be reached or accessed; beyond one’s physical or logistical ability to contact or approach | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
millennial | adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
reset | v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
valid | adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable | |
segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
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 | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic | |
impair | v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse | |
subtitle | n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
futile | adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless |