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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
shuttle | n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads | |
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 | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
effortless | adj: requiring little or no effort; not difficult or strenuous; easy to accomplish | |
glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
suited | adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
launch-pad | n: a platform or structure designed to support and launch a rocket or other spacecraft into space | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
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 | |
xenon | n: a chemical element, symbol Xe with the atomic number 54, that is a noble gas found in trace amounts in the Earth’s atmosphere and is used in various lighting applications, including high-intensity lamps and lasers | |
spaceship | n: (especially in science fiction) a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
hush | v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential | |
elevator | n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
plunk | v: to drop or place something with a heavy, dull sound; to sit down heavily or unceremoniously; to play a stringed instrument in a manner that produces a deep, hollow sound | |
hatch | v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
cockpit | n: the area in an aircraft or spacecraft from which the pilot controls the aircraft or spacecraft | |
wicket | n: (of cricket) the set of three vertical stumps and two horizontal bails at either end of the cricket pitch; a small gate or door, particularly one built into or next to a larger one | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
nozzle | n: a tube or spout through which a liquid or gas is discharged, particularly one attached to a hose, pump, or spray gun | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
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 | |
sway | v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
takeoff | n: a departure, especially of airplanes; the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne | |
booster | n: something or someone that supports, promotes, or enhances; a device or substance that improves the performance or effectiveness of something | |
ignition | n: the act of starting a fire, engine, or other device; the beginning or starting point of a process or event | |
liftoff | n: the moment when a spacecraft or other vehicle takes off and lifts off the ground; the act or process of launching or beginning an endeavor | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
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 | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
hydrogen | n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water | |
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 | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
altitude | n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level | |
weightless | adj: having no weight or feeling as if one has no weight, often related to zero gravity or outer space | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
youngster | n: a young person, typically a child or teenager; a creature that is still in its youth or early stages of development | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
orb | n: a sphere or ball-shaped object, often referring to celestial bodies such as planets or stars | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
sunrise | n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky | |
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 | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
spacesuit | n: a protective garment that astronauts wear and other space travelers when outside a spacecraft or in a space environment | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
roar | v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
mesmerize | v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of | |
fathomable | adj: able to be understood or comprehended; able to be measured or explored to a certain depth | |
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 | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
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 | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
waterfall | n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock | |
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 | |
creepy | adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease | |
hairy | adj: covered with hair or having a furry texture; difficult, dangerous, or complicated | |
recluse | n: a person who lives in solitude and isolation | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
necrosis | n: the death of cells or tissues in a localized area of the body caused by injury, infection, or disease often results in the formation of scar tissue | |
spasm | n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity | |
venomous | adj: extremely poisonous or injurious; containing or producing venom; marked by deep ill will | |
venom | n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
widow | n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
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 | |
fluffy | adj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
attic | n: a space or area, typically bounded by a roof and walls in a house that is located immediately below the roof; often used for storage or as an additional living space | |
basement | n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
helmet | n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
incapacitate | v: to disable or render someone or something unable to function or operate normally, either temporarily or permanently, often as a result of injury, illness, or damage | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
airlock | n: a chamber between two areas that can be sealed against pressure, allowing the passage of people and objects to go from one area to the other | |
dilute | v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
bat | n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis | |
crust | n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture | |
fog | n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
generic | adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
hardpan | n: a compacted layer of soil or subsoil that is highly resistant to water penetration, resulting in poor drainage | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
gingham | n: a lightweight cotton fabric usually woven in a checkered or striped pattern, often used for making clothing or home decor | |
puddle | n: a small pool of water, especially on a flat surface; a small and usually shallow accumulation of any liquid substance | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
detach | v: to separate or disjoin something from something else; to disengage | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
jettison | v: to throw away or abandon something, often to lighten a load or to remove something that is no longer needed; to discard or get rid of something | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
meteorite | n: a solid object originating in outer space that reaches the Earth’s surface without completely vaporizing in the atmosphere; a rock that has fallen from space | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
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 | |
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 | |
steer | v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone | |
parachute | n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air | |
clockwork | n: a mechanism in which a series of gears, springs and other mechanical elements are used to power a device, especially a clock | |
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 | |
thunder | n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
touchdown | n: (of American football) a scoring play that occurs when the ball is carried, kicked, or fumbled into the opposing team’s end zone; the act of touching down or landing, particularly in aviation or spaceflight | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
tumble | v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance | |
custom-build | v: to create or construct a product, often a computer or other electronic device, to the specific requirements of an individual customer; to build something according to a specified design or configuration | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
daunting | adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
primal | adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
tribute | n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
peculiar | adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly |