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Word	Meaning	Advanced
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
ameba	n: a single-celled organism that typically has the shape of a small, round blob and moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
humanoid	n: a machine or creature that has a body shape similar to that of a human
torso	n: the human trunk from the neck to the abdomen
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
actuate	v: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
constantly	adv: all the time
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
participate	v: to take part in something
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
nimble	adj: quick and light in movement or action
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
fencing	n: the art or practice of fighting with swords, especially with foils, épées, or sabers, according to certain rules
ballet	n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
shin	n: the front part of the leg below the knee
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
anthropomorphic	adj: describing or relating to the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities
biped	n: an animal with two feet
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
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
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
springy	adj: resilient; elastic; (of movements) light and confidently active
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
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
axisymmetric	adj: having symmetry around an axis
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
unstructured	adj: not having a clear organization or arrangement
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
gallop	v: (of a horse) to run very quickly so that all four feet come off the ground together; to proceed very quickly
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
multimodal	adj: involving or using several ways of communication or expression
locomotion	n: the action or ability to move from one place to another
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
generator	n: a machine that produces electricity
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
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
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
taekwondo	n: a Korean martial art that involves the use of the feet and hands for striking and blocking
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
hexapod	n: an animal or machine with six legs
hex	n: a spell or curse that is believed to bring bad luck or harm to someone; (adjective) of or relating to a number system having 16 as its base
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
tripod	n: a three-legged stand, typically one with a platform for a camera or other equipment
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
demining	n: the process of removing landmines from a given area
landmine	n: an explosive device hidden underground and designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact with a person or vehicle
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
brace	n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast
suction	n: the action of drawing something towards or into a vacuum or partial vacuum
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
blackboard	n: a large board made of a smooth, usually dark-colored slate attached to a wall used by teachers in schools for writing on with chalk
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
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
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
quadruped	n: an animal that has four feet
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
omnidirectional	adj: able to move or function in any direction; receiving signals from or sending in all directions
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
diagonal	adj: at an angle or slant; (noun) a line that runs across a surface or figure at an angle
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
glide	v: to move smoothly and effortlessly
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
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
buoyancy	n: the ability or tendency of an object to float in a fluid
lightweight	adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive
helium	n: a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas series in the periodic table
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
downstairs	adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
bilateral	adj: involving two sides or done by two parties together
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
vortex	n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
tightrope	n: a rope or wire stretched tightly between two points, on which acrobats, tightrope walkers, etc., perform; a risky or precarious situation that requires one to balance carefully to avoid falling or failure
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
peek	n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
nab	v: to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity