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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pollute | v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
incurable | adj: not able to be cured, healed, or remedied; beyond recovery or redemption | |
seasick | adj: feeling ill or nauseous as a result of being on a ship or boat that is moving or rocking back and forth in a rough sea; suffering from motion sickness | |
diesel | n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel | |
fume | v: to emit gas, smoke, vapor, or a strong, unpleasant odor; to show anger, irritation, or annoyance in a visible way; (noun) gas or vapor that is emitted from a substance, usually as a result of heating or combustion | |
spew | v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts | |
freighter | n: a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle used for transporting cargo or goods in bulk | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
breeze | n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing | |
cardamom | n: a spice made from the seeds of several plants belonging to the ginger family, used in both sweet and savory dishes for its strong, warm, and slightly sweet flavor and aroma | |
camomile | n: a plant with white, daisy-like flowers that is widely used to make tea and herbal remedies, known for its calming and soothing qualities | |
chug | v: to make a dull, steady, and repetitive sound, as if from an engine or machine; to drink, especially alcohol, quickly and in large quantities; (noun) the sound made by a vehicle, particularly a train or a boat, as it moves steadily and slowly | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
cargo | n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
old-fashioned | adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern | |
ammonia | n: a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen that forms a gas with a strong smell, used as cleaning substances, fertilizers, and explosives | |
stink | v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
explosive | adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
crisscross | v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s | |
container | n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
soar | v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
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 | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
tab | n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill | |
coalesce | v: to come together or merge into a single group, mass, or whole; to blend or combine elements or ideas into a unified whole | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
shipbuilder | n: a person or company that builds ships, typically working with steel and other durable materials to construct both commercial and military vessels | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
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 | |
pungent | adj: having a strong, sharp odor or taste | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
nitrogen | n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
hydrogen | n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water | |
petroleum | n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel | |
refinery | n: a facility that is used to process, purify, and refine raw materials such as oil or metal into a more useful or valuable form | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
hydropower | n: electricity generated from the energy of moving water, usually using turbines and dams in rivers or other bodies of water | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
ordeal | n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience | |
electrolysis | n: a process or technique of chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through an ion-containing liquid or solution | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
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 | |
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 | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
combustion | n: the act or process of burning something | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
modification | n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
propeller | n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft | |
underway | adj: having started and currently in progress | |
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 | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
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 | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
plummet | v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
curb | v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk | |
incentivize | v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
spur | n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
operator | n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations | |
plunge | v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
sprawl | v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
onboard | v: to become or make part of a team, group, or system; to install, activate, or begin using a piece of equipment or software; (adjective) included or integrated into a particular system, machine, or device | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
sleek | adj: smooth and glossy in appearance or texture; streamlined and elegant in design or form; characterized by a polished or refined style or appearance | |
hull | n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects | |
dolphin | n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
propulsion | n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
hyperactive | adj: excessively or abnormally active, restless, or easily excitable, particularly about children or animals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | |
barber | n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
whip | v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc. | |
blase | adj: indifferent to or unimpressed by something that may be seen as exciting, interesting, or significant; jaded or worldly-wise | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
swirl | v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
eyesore | n: something unpleasant, unattractive, or offensive to look at, often because it is neglected, run-down, or out of place | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
curl | v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles | |
fetus | n: an unborn or unhatched animal in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal | |
maritime | adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity | |
pivotal | adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
fling | v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry | |
garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
equator | n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) | |
overdrive | n: a gear in a vehicle that allows the engine to operate at a higher speed than the vehicle’s speed, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and smoother driving; (verb) to drive or work too hard | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
skyscraper | n: a very tall building, typically one in a city | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable |