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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |