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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
simplicity | n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
ignorance | n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact | |
quote | v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services | |
fable | n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson | |
potter | n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
shorthand | n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
intelligible | adj: capable of being understood or apprehended | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
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 | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
sterile | adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing | |
cholera | n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
scissor | v: (noun, usually “scissors”) a cutting instrument consisting of a pair of metal blades; to cut or clip something with scissors; to move or position two things that cross each other like a pair of scissors | |
cheetah | n: a large, slender, and fast-running African cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots | |
automobile | n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
cell-phone | n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
corrupt | adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
teapot | n: a small, usually handleless pot with a spout used for boiling or brewing tea; it often has a lid to prevent heat loss during steeping and is typically made of ceramic or metal | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
kinetic | adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
stove | n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
obscure | adj: not well known to many people | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
intractable | adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
ware | n: goods or merchandise that are offered for sale, typically referring to items that are produced in large quantities, such as kitchenware, software, and hardware | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
emergence | n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
daydreaming | n: the act of thinking about something that you would prefer to be doing or have happened to you | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
dissipate | v: to disperse or scatter widely | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
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 | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
terrific | adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
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 | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
predictable | adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
binary | n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 | |
Arabic | n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
condense | v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
transistor | n: a semiconductor device that can be used to amplify or switch electronic signals and power which is an essential component in modern electronics | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
accustomed | adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
blob | n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
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 | |
accessible | adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
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 | |
predictability | n: the quality of being able to be predicted or expected; the degree to which something is predictable or can be relied upon to follow a specific pattern or behavior | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
cathedral | n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
arbitrary | adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
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 | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
competence | n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively | |
comic | adj: funny and making you laugh | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
urine | n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate | |
wick | n: a narrow strip of material, such as cotton or fiberglass, that is used to draw up oil, wax, or other fluid that is burned in a lamp, candle, or other flame-producing devices; (verb) to absorb or draw up liquid by capillary action | |
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 | |
kidney | n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
applicable | adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
horizontal | adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group | |
politely | adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others | |
eviscerate | v: to remove the internal organs of an animal; to severely criticize or attack someone or something | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
perfection | n: the state or condition of being without any flaws or defects; the highest level of excellence or accomplishment; the act of making something perfect or complete | |
differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
merit | n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
dysfunction | n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
fragility | n: the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; the state of being delicate or vulnerable | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit |