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Word	Meaning	Advanced
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
nobleman	n: a man of high rank or status
ontology	n: a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature of being and the existence
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
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
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
schema	n: an outline or framework of a plan or theory; a mental structure that organizes knowledge and assists in the understanding of new information
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
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
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
consanguineous	adj: relating to or descended from the same bloodline or common ancestor; having a close familial or genetic relationship
genealogy	n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages
archetype	n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
decree	n: an official order that has the force of law
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
symmetry	n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
replace	v: to take the place of something
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
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
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
neocortex	n: the part of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for higher brain functions such as conscious thought and decision-making
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
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
bastion	n: a strong fortress or a stronghold that defends or protects
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
rhizome	n: a root-like stem that grows horizontally underground, producing both roots and shoots to form new plants
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
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
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
overlay	v: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
codfish	n: a common name for various species of edible fish belonging to the family Gadidae, typically having elongated bodies and a flaky white flesh
abound	v: to exist in large numbers or quantities
taxonomy	n: the classification or scientific study of organisms, including their relationships to each other, based on shared characteristics and traits; a system of organizing and categorizing information in a particular field or subject area
syntax	n: the grammatical order or rule of words in a sentence
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
typology	n: the study or classification of types or patterns, particularly in terms of objects, concepts, or characteristics; a system or method of categorizing or organizing things into specific types or groups based on shared traits or attributes
immense	adj: extremely large or great
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
transient	adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
enamel	n: a hard, glossy coating that is applied to surfaces such as metal, glass, or ceramics to protect them from wear, corrosion, or weathering; the hard, white outer layer of teeth
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
pollination	n: the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs of one flower to the female reproductive organs of another flower, resulting in fertilization and the production of seeds
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
graphite	n: a soft, black, lustrous form of carbon that is conductive and used as a lubricant and in pencils and electrodes in electrical devices
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
filament	n: a thin wire or thread, especially one used to produce light in an electric bulb
droplet	n: a small drop of liquid
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
silent	adj: without any or little sound
wool	n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
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
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
byte	n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code
coincident	adj: happening or operating in the same place or at the same time
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting