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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
encompass | v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
quaint | adj: attractively or charmingly old-fashioned or unusual often used to describe something with a pleasingly unusual or quirky appearance or manner | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
interchange | n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
computation | n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
spam | n: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
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 | |
futurist | n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
reprogram | v: to modify or recreate a program | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
peppermint | n: a herbaceous plant of the mint family, known for its characteristic aroma and flavor, typically used as a flavoring in confectionery, toothpaste, and other products | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
registry | n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
knight | n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
glib | adj: fluent and shallow in speech or conversation; confidently and slickly persuasive or superficially knowledgeable; characterized by superficial ease or insincerity | |
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 | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
nick | n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge | |
muse | n: a source of inspiration, particularly for creative endeavors such as writing or art; a mythical spirit thought to inspire poets and artists | |
tuck | v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable | |
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 | |
assembly | n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country | |
cereal | n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals | |
hydrophobic | adj: tending to repel or be unreactive towards the water; lacking affinity for water | |
hydrophilic | adj: having a strong affinity or attraction to water; capable of absorbing or dissolving in water | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
replicate | v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
wafer | n: a thin, flat, crisp biscuit or cake, often used as a communion element in religious services; a thin slice or piece of semiconductor material used in the production of computer chips and other electronic devices | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
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 | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
radiology | n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries | |
unicellular | adj: consisting of or relating to a single cell; referring to organisms that are made up of only one cell as opposed to multicellular organisms | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
polymerase | n: an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of DNA or RNA molecules from nucleotides | |
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 | |
ribosome | n: a cellular structure made of RNA and protein that helps in the production of proteins | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
inorganic | adj: being or consisting of nonliving stuff; chemical compounds that contain no or only trace amounts of carbon | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
semiconductor | n: a material or substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others, often used in electronic devices | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
revenge | n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
encode | v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
fallow | adj: describing land that is unplanted or uncultivated; describing a period of rest or inactivity, particularly about land being left to rest | |
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 | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
dizzy | adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
meme | n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
arbitrary | adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
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 | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
magnetic | adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
uniquely | adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
compile | v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc. | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
controller | n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting | |
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 | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
droplet | n: a small drop of liquid | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
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 | |
tension | n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
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 | |
applied | adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
spherical | adj: having the shape of a sphere; round, spherical, or ball-shaped in appearance | |
elliptical | adj: having the shape of an oval (= a closed plane curve); using a word or expression that is ambiguous or vague, especially to mislead or avoid committing oneself | |
astigmatism | n: a condition in which the lens of the eye or the cornea is not perfectly curved, causing blurred or distorted vision | |
membrane | n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
refract | v: to bend or alter the direction of light, sound, or particles as they pass through different substances or mediums; to cause something to appear distorted or altered | |
minus | adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero | |
diopter | n: a unit used to measure the refractive power of a lens, especially in correcting vision; a unit of measurement that represents the reciprocal of the focal length of a lens in meters | |
cylinder | n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this | |
monomer | n: a molecule capable of bonding chemically with other molecules to form a polymer, which is the basic building block of larger molecular structures | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
rotate | v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
squid | n: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food | |
electronics | n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems | |
weave | v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
sensor | n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner | |
segue | v: to make a smooth and uninterrupted transition from one topic or activity to another | |
espouse | v: to adopt or support a particular belief, theory, or cause; to take up or support; to marry | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
generalize | v: to make something, such as a theory, idea, etc., more widespread or widely applicable based on what is true in some cases | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
glob | n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
actively | adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
comic | adj: funny and making you laugh | |
prevalent | adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
binary | n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 | |
analog | adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
kite | n: a toy made of a light frame covered with cloth or plastic and joined to a long string that you fly in the air | |
minimal | adj: tiny in amount; the least possible | |
tow | v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power | |
aerodynamics | n: the study of the motion of air, particularly its interaction with solid objects moving through it, such as aircraft or cars | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. |