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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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safeguard | v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss | |
cryptography | n: the study of the techniques and methods used for secure communication and information processing, particularly using codes and ciphers | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
battlefield | n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
saucy | adj: behavior or language that is bold, cheeky, or irreverent; having a spicy or piquant flavor or aroma | |
selfie | n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media | |
recipient | n: a person who receives something | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
encrypt | v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons | |
unbreakable | adj: not able to be broken or damaged | |
quantum | n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy | |
decipher | v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way | |
decrypt | v: to convert encoded or scrambled information or messages into a form that is intelligible or understandable; to reveal information that is hidden or obscured, such as data that has been encrypted for security purposes | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
assassinate | v: to kill someone, usually a prominent or important figure, through a surprise attack or deliberate act of violence | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
chop | v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
scheme | n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
enigma | n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution | |
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 | |
halt | v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
confidential | adj: intended to be kept secret | |
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 | |
beforehand | adv: ahead of time; in advance | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
calculator | n: a small electronic device for making arithmetic calculations | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
digit | n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe | |
supercomputer | n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
integer | n: a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, that is not a fraction or decimal | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
compute | v: to make a mathematical calculation | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
cocky | adj: overly confident or arrogant; having an excessive belief in one’s abilities or importance | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
clockwise | adv: in a circular direction that follows the course of a clock’s hands or in a direction that is considered to be forward or positive | |
counterclockwise | adv: in a direction opposite to the rotation of a clock’s hands or opposite to the usual direction of movement or flow | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
incorrect | adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
instantaneous | adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
teeny | adj: extremely small; tiny | |
atomic | adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element) | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
proton | n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
mechanics | n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles | |
spinning | n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
wacky | adj: funny in a slightly odd, peculiar, irregular way | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
useless | adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result | |
comparison | n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things | |
abacus | n: a counting device consisting of a frame with rods or wires on which beads or stones are moved to perform arithmetic calculations | |
bead | n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry | |
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 | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
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 | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
unsuccessful | adj: failing to accomplish an intended result or having an unfavorable outcome; not successful | |
superhuman | adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
misery | n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | |
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 | |
spear | n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
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 | |
nuke | v: (derived from “nuclear”) to attack or destroy a place or target with a nuclear weapon; to cook food in a microwave oven; (noun) a nuclear weapon, such as a nuclear bomb or missile | |
cam | n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera | |
mum | n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
indebted | adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
ingenious | adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
qubit | n: a unit of information used in quantum computing, equivalent to a single binary digit (or “bit”) of classical computing, which can exist in multiple possible states simultaneously, offering greater information processing potential than classical bits | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
correspond | v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
superposition | n: a principle in physics that describes the combination or overlaying of two or more waves or states of matter; (of geology) the process by which layers of rock or sediment are deposited on top of one another over time | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
hint | n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
contemplate | v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
pundit | n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
anticipation | n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
retroactive | adj: taking effect from a date in the past rather than the present; applying to a prior period or event | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
urgently | adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
geometric | adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids) | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
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 | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress |