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Word	Meaning	Advanced
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
bare	adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something
peripheral	adj: relating to, located on or near, or constituting an outer boundary or edge; not central or essential
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
rudimentary	adj: relating to basic facts or principles; fundamental
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
celestial	adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
silent	adj: without any or little sound
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
wobble	v: to move or shake unsteadily from side to side or up and down
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
sonic	adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
spacetime	n: a four-dimensional continuum consisting of three dimensions of space and one dimension of time, used to describe the physical universe according to Einstein’s theory of general relativity
mallet	n: a tool used to strike or tap an object, typically with a wooden, rubber, or plastic head; a percussion instrument consisting of a handle and a head, often used in orchestral percussion and marimba
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
wreak	v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
churn	v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover
debris	n: broken or torn fragments of something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
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
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
owe	v: to be under a moral or legal obligation to pay or do something in return for something received;
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
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
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
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
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
veer	v: to change direction suddenly or sharply; to turn or swerve from one course or direction to another
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
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
ballistic	adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
surmise	v: to guess or assume something based on incomplete or limited information; to make an educated guess or inference based on what is known
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
gunfire	n: the sound or act of shooting a firearm; the noise created by multiple guns firing at the same time
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
oddity	n: something unusual or different
formation	n: the way something is created naturally or the way it has been arranged
astrophysics	n: the branch of physics concerned with the study of the properties and behavior of celestial objects and the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of the universe
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
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
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
eclipse	n: an obscuring of one celestial body by another, often used to describe a lunar or solar eclipse; a period of obscurity or decline, often used to describe a decline in popularity or influence; (verb) to surpass, overshadow, or outshine someone or something
luminous	adj: emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining or glowing brightly; full of light or enlightenment
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
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
relativism	n: the belief that truth, knowledge, or morality are not absolute or objective but instead relative to the context in which they are perceived or determined
dilate	v: to make something wider, larger, or more open
galactic	adj: relating to or concerning the galaxy or galaxies; having characteristics or qualities that are vast, extensive, or cosmic in scope
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
near-death	adj: relating to a state in which a person is close to dying or has had a close brush with death
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
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
crossing	n: the act of going from one side to the other; a place where roads, railway tracks, or rivers intersect
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
emanate	v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
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
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
gravitational	adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another)
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
coalesce	v: to come together or merge into a single group, mass, or whole; to blend or combine elements or ideas into a unified whole
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
unhelpful	adj: not providing assistance or support; not contributing to the solution of a problem or the achievement of a goal
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
thump	v: to strike or hit heavily or repeatedly, often with a dull, resonating sound; to pound or beat forcefully
anticlimax	n: a disappointing or unfulfilling conclusion or event that is less exciting, impressive, or dramatic than expected; a sudden, often jarring reduction in intensity or excitement after a build-up or expectation
ding	v: to make a ringing, chiming, or knocking sound; to damage or dent a surface through impact or collision; (noun, Chinese) a type of ancient cooking vessel that was used for cooking, boiling, and steaming food
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
chirp	n: a short, sharp sound that is made by birds or insects or by electronic devices such as alarms or beepers
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
deviate	v: to depart from an established course or plan; to change direction or take a different route or approach
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
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
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
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
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
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
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
disturbance	n: something that interrupts a settled and peaceful condition or that makes someone feel nervous or worried
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
deride	v: to ridicule or mock someone or something, often contemptuously or scornfully; to criticize or attack severely
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
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
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
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
habitable	adj: able to be lived in, suitable or fit for living in, providing sufficient conditions for survival and well-being
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
writ	n: a written legal order or command
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
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
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
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
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
observable	adj: that can be noticed or seen
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
cacophonous	adj: producing a harsh, discordant, or unpleasant mixture of sounds; characterized by a loud and jarring noise
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
reignite	v: to cause something to start burning again
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
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
multiverse	n: a hypothetical space or realm consisting of multiple universes, of which our universe is just one of them
sentient	adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
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
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something