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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
plaque | n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
poetic | adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way | |
typewriter | n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
font | n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen | |
ceremonial | adj: of or relating to a ceremony (= a formal event performed on a special occasion) or ritual, especially a formal or elaborate one | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
typography | n: the art or process of printing with type; the design, layout, and arrangement of printed material, including text and images | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
miniature | adj: being on a very small scale | |
infiltrate | v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly | |
promiscuous | adj: having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; not selective of a single class or person | |
aphorism | n: a concise statement that expresses a general truth or moral principle; a pithy and memorable statement that is meant to be easily remembered and understood | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
geometry | n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
triangle | n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts | |
apex | n: the highest point or tip of something | |
compass | n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability | |
geometric | adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids) | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
lightweight | adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
commend | v: to praise or express approval of someone or something; to recommend someone for a job or position; to entrust or hand over something to someone else | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
calligraphy | n: the art of writing letters, especially an elegant or decorative one | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
vestige | n: a trace, mark, or evidence of something that once existed but has now disappeared or diminished | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
sleight | n: the use of dexterity or skill, particularly to deceive; a clever or cunning trick or skillful manipulation of objects | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
shaft | n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column | |
taper | v: to become or cause something to become gradually narrower at one end | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
waist | n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
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 | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
brash | adj: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; impetuous; lacking in consideration for consequences or the opinions or feelings of others | |
braggadocio | n: an act or instance of boasting or excessive pride in oneself or one’s accomplishments | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
vanity | n: excessive pride in or admiration of one’s appearance or achievements | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
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 | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
symmetrical | adj: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts | |
ornamentation | n: decorative detail added to something | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
layout | n: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or set out | |
asymmetrical | adj: lacking symmetry or balance; unevenly or irregularly shaped; not corresponding in terms of quantity, size, or position | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
gutter | n: a channel along the edge of a road or structure for carrying away rainwater | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
denote | v: to indicate or represent something; to serve as a symbol or sign of something; to express or designate a meaning or concept | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
trademark | n: a name or symbol on a product that indicates it was made by a particular company and cannot be used without permission by other companies | |
capitalize | v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
pronoun | n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it” | |
communist | adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership) | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
socialist | adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations) | |
lowercase | n: a letter or typeface that is small in size and typically sits below the baseline of a line of text; opposite of uppercase | |
egalitarian | adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class | |
prestige | n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality | |
collage | n: a work of art composed by assembling various materials, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, and other objects, onto a surface; any composition made by combining various distinct elements | |
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 | |
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 | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
spartan | adj: of or relating to Sparta (= a prominent city-state in Laconia, in ancient Greece) or its people; showing self-discipline and determination, especially in the face of hardship or adversity | |
tempo | n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed | |
boycott | v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change | |
vogue | n: the popular or fashionable trend or style of a particular time, especially in clothing, music, or general culture | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
catalog | n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices | |
atlas | n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders | |
encyclopedia | n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically | |
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 | |
graph | n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other | |
logo | n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials | |
expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
astound | v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
mercury | n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity. | |
morph | v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another | |
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 | |
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 | |
navigation | n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
contractor | n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
shuttle | n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
overload | v: to put too much a load in or on something | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
knob | n: a round handle, especially one used for opening or closing a door, drawer, or cabinet | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
modification | n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed | |
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 | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
legitimacy | n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
decorative | adj: serving to make something look more attractive or pretty; embellishing | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
assimilate | v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate | |
spit | v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
undergird | v: to provide support or a foundation for something, often by strengthening or reinforcing a structure or system | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
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 |