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photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
reshape | v: to change the form or structure of something | |
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 | |
contour | n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
vicissitude | n: a change or variation in circumstances or fortune, often characterized by ups and downs, fluctuations, or unexpected shifts; a succession of changing or alternating events or conditions | |
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 | |
precipice | n: a steep cliff, especially one that is high and has a vertical or nearly vertical face | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
topography | n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features | |
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 | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
derive | v: to obtain or receive something from a source | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
sensibility | n: mental responsiveness and awareness toward something | |
ossify | v: to become hardened like bone; to become rigid, inflexible, or resistant to change | |
calcium | n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body | |
transatlantic | adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
stealth | n: the quality of remaining hidden or undetected; the ability to move or act with great secrecy and subtlety | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
radar | n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen | |
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 | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
electronics | n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
negate | v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something | |
aeronautics | n: the science or art of designing, building, and flying aircraft | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
institutional | adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
proctor | n: a person who supervises or monitors an examination, often ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing cheating; a person who oversees the conduct of others, particularly in an educational or professional setting | |
gamble | v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
formerly | adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state | |
pension | n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working | |
mortgage | n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
illegible | adj: unable to be read or deciphered; unclear or indistinctly written; not legible due to poor handwriting, printing, or condition | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
carnival | n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment | |
shuffle | v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps | |
twilight | n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset | |
gag | v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
bargain | n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
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 | |
oversight | n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something | |
supervision | n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others | |
dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
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 | |
pragmatic | adj: practical rather than idealistic | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
firmware | n: a type of software that is embedded in electronic devices or hardware and is responsible for controlling or managing the device’s specific functions or operations | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
handy | adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
quantifiable | adj: able to be measured, expressed, or quantified in numerical or statistical terms | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
awry | adv: in a wrong or crooked position; out of order; amiss | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
optimize | v: to make the best or most effective use of something | |
far-fetched | adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
elevator | n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
dialect | n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics | |
dependent | adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid | |
microsecond | n: one millionth (= 0.000,001) of a second | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
skyscraper | n: a very tall building, typically one in a city | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
polo | n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
squeeze | v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
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 | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
optic | adj: relating to vision or the eyes; relating to or involving light or optics | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
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 | |
dynamite | n: a powerful explosive made from nitroglycerin, typically used in construction and mining; something that causes strong, sudden reactions or changes | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
destiny | n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
cone | n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end | |
quantum | n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy | |
entanglement | n: involvement in a complicated or difficult situation; a tangled mass | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
terraform | v: to transform the environment or land of a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make it habitable for life, typically by introducing or modifying the atmosphere, temperature, or topography | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
seismic | adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration | |
terrestrial | adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
uneasy | adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms |