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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
Andean	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Andes mountain range, which spans several South American countries, such as Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
condor	n: a large bird of prey with a wingspan of up to ten feet, primarily found in South America
tarantula	n: a large, venomous spider with a round body and long, hairy legs
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
glare	v: to shine with a bright, harsh, or dazzling light; to stare fiercely or angrily, often with a piercing or threatening gaze; (noun) a strong, bright, and often harsh or uncomfortable light that can be blinding or difficult to look at directly
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
sensational	adj: extremely or remarkably good; causing great public interest or excitement
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
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
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
wavelength	n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
successor	n: a person or thing that comes after or takes the place of another, often in a position of leadership, authority, or inheritance
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
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
consortium	n: a group or association of individuals, organizations, or businesses that come together for a common purpose or goal
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
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
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
enclosure	n: a wall, fence, or other barriers that surround an area, keeping it separate and protected
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
infer	v: to form an opinion or conclude that something is true based on existing facts
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
tug	v: to pull something quickly and hard, often several times
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
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
ember	n: a small piece of smoking wood or coal that remains after a fire has died out; a spark or glowing fragment that remains after something has been consumed or destroyed
exoplanet	n: a planet that orbits a star outside of the solar system
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
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
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
icy	adj: covered with ice or frost; very cold; lacking warmth or friendliness
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
furnace	n: an enclosed chamber for heating metal or glass to very high temperatures
underneath	adv: under or below something else
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
cauldron	n: a large metal pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling liquids, often associated with witches or magic in folklore or mythology
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
writ	n: a written legal order or command
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
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
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
light-year	n: a unit of distance used in astronomy to represent the distance that light travels in a year, which is equal to about 9.46 trillion kilometers or 5.88 trillion miles
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
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
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
poise	n: a calm, confident, and graceful manner with control of your feelings or behavior
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
complementary	adj: serving to complete or enhance something in a way that is suitable or pleasing
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
freedman	n: a person who has been freed from slavery or servitude; a formerly enslaved person who has been granted their freedom
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
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
scientifically	adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science