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alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
humanoid | n: a machine or creature that has a body shape similar to that of a human | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels | |
mercury | n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun | |
Venus | n: the planet second in order from the sun | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
exoplanet | n: a planet that orbits a star outside of the solar system | |
teem | v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
originate | v: to come into existence in a particular place or situation; to start something in a specific place | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
iceberg | n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier | |
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 | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
constellation | n: a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and have a name; a group of related or similar ideas, things, or people | |
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 | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
conception | n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
tedious | adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
vegetation | n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot | |
photosynthesis | n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities. | |
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 | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
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 | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
lava | n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
Jovian | adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
trek | n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
life-form | n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior | |
warp | v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something | |
dissuade | v: to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or deter someone from a course of action | |
bud | n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
shuttle | n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
nevertheless | adv: in spite of that; yet | |
rainbow | n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
spectrograph | n: an instrument that separates light into its component wavelengths and records the distribution of intensities as a graph, used for chemical analysis or to determine the properties of stars and galaxies | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
atom | n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
fingerprint | n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person | |
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 | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
cosmology | n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe | |
laureate | n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work | |
physiology | n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
monoxide | n: a compound containing one oxygen atom and one other element, such as carbon monoxide (CO) or nitrogen monoxide (NO) | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
hydrogen | n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water | |
nitrogen | n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins | |
methane | n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel | |
methyl | n: a type of organic compound that is characterized by the presence of a methyl group, which is a single carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms, and methyl compounds are commonly used as solvents, fuels, and in the production of a wide range of chemical products | |
chloride | n: a compound that is formed when the element chlorine is combined with another element, such as sodium, potassium, or calcium, and chloride ions are found in many types of salts and are important for bodily functions such as digestion and fluid balance | |
ozone | n: a poisonous gas with the chemical formula O3, which has a strong smell | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
swamp | n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
gateway | n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
petal | n: one of the separate, usually colored, segments of a flower that produce its shape and are often found arranged in a circle around the reproductive parts | |
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 | |
unfurl | v: to spread out or open something, such as a flag, sail, or wings, by shaking, shaking out, or extending it; to reveal or become revealed or disclosed | |
stow | v: to pack or store something safely and securely, especially on a ship or aircraft; to hide or conceal something | |
truss | v: to support, brace, or strengthen a structure or object with a framework, typically made of wood or metal; to bind or tie something together, usually tightly; (noun) a framework or structure composed of beams, bars, or other elements that are designed to support or strengthen a roof, bridge, or other construction | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
micron | n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
diameter | n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference | |
starlight | n: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
refraction | n: the bending or change in the direction of a ray of light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium or travels from one medium to another | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
pale | adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
optics | n: the academic study of vision and light | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
pinprick | n: a very small hole in something, especially made by a pin or needle; a minor annoyance | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
vastness | n: the extent or size of something, often describing an ample space or area; the quality of being immense or immense in scale | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
descendant | n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
interstellar | adj: relating to or located in the space between stars | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
transient | adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
skepticism | n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
stubbornness | n: the trait of being unyielding, obstinate, or inflexible; a refusal to change one’s opinions or behavior despite pressure or persuasion | |
resolute | adj: firm in purpose or belief; determined |