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Word	Meaning	Advanced
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
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
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
offscreen	adj: not appearing or happening on the screen in a film, play, or television program; pertaining to events or actions that occur outside of the viewer’s or audience’s direct view
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
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
sashay	v: to walk in a way that is exaggeratedly graceful and confident, typically with one’s hips swaying from side to side
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
aerodynamics	n: the study of the motion of air, particularly its interaction with solid objects moving through it, such as aircraft or cars
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
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
cockpit	n: the area in an aircraft or spacecraft from which the pilot controls the aircraft or spacecraft
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
bumblebee	n: a large, furry bee with black and yellow bands on its body that is known for its loud buzzing sound and its important role in pollinating plants
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
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
tornado	n: a violent, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud
vortex	n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
morphology	n: the study of the form and structure of plants, animals, and other organisms; the study of the alteration of word forms as they change from one part of speech to another
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
aerial	n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
specialized	adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
reconfigure	v: to change the configuration or arrangement of something, often to improve its performance or functionality
hinge	n: a joint that holds the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. and allows it to open or close
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
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
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
odor	n: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
deformation	n: the process of changing the physical shape or form of something, usually due to external forces or pressure
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
gyroscope	n: a device consisting of a spinning wheel or disk mounted in such a way that it can rotate freely in any direction, used to maintain balance, stability, or orientation in navigation, aerospace, or other systems
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
hertz	n: the unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second, often used to describe the frequency of electromagnetic waves or electronic signals
rotation	n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center
sensory	adj: of or relating to the physical senses
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
punchline	n: the final sentence or phrase in a joke, which is intended to be funny or surprising and to bring the joke to a climax
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
narcissist	n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
forage	v: to search or hunt for food, provisions, or other necessities; to scavenge or seek out resources in a determined or systematic manner
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
courtship	n: the period of time when two individuals go through the process of getting to know each other, often with the intent of forming a romantic or intimate relationship
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
payload	n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system
pigeon	n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
caterpillar	n: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
organism	n: a tiny living thing
paramecium	n: a single-celled freshwater organism characterized by a slipper-like shape and the presence of cilia, used for movement and food gathering
ameba	n: a single-celled organism that typically has the shape of a small, round blob and moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia
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
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
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
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
multiplex	n: a cinema complex with several screens or theaters showing different films at the same time; an electronic device that allows several signals to be transmitted or processed simultaneously through a single channel; (adjective) relating to or consisting of multiple interconnected parts or elements
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
carapace	n: the hard, protective shell or covering that covers the body of some animals, such as turtles, crabs, and insects
gastric	adj: relating to the stomach or the digestive system; characterized by or causing discomfort or pain in the stomach or upper abdomen
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
endoscope	n: a medical instrument that consists of a long, flexible tube with a light and a camera on end, used to examine the interior of a body cavity or organ visually
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
ganglion	n: a group of nerve cells located outside the brain and spinal cord, often forming a swelling or knot; responsible for controlling certain bodily functions or movements
inundate	v: to flood or overwhelm with an excessive amount of something
modulate	v: to change the key, style, loudness, etc., of something in music to create a particular effect; to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of something
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
innervate	v: to supply an organ or part of the body with nerves; to stimulate action
eve	n: (also as “Eve”) the day or period of time immediately preceding a particular event; the biblical figure who was the first woman and wife of Adam, according to the Jewish and Christian faiths
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
extrapolate	v: to guess or think about what might happen or estimate something using the facts that you have now
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
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
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
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
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
doctoral	adj: of or relating to doctorate (= the highest degree from a university) or the achievement of a doctorate
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
quiescent	adj: being in a state of quietness, rest, or inactivity; dormant or temporarily inactive
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
canonical	adj: relating to or following the accepted, authorized, or traditional rules, standards, or beliefs, especially in religion or literature
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
invertebrate	n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
locust	n: a type of grasshopper that can travel in large swarms and cause extensive damage to crops; can also refer to various other insects such as cicadas or katydids
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
dendrite	n: a branched, tree-like structure that extends from a neuron (= nerve cell) and receives signals from other neurons and sensory receptors
axon	n: a long and slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that sends out signals away from the nerve cell
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
interdigitation	n: the act or process of intertwining or interlocking; the state of being intricately interconnected or interwoven
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
computation	n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator
compartment	n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin
multitasking	n: the ability to do more than one task at the same time; the state of doing more than one task at the same time
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
swat	v: to strike or hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow, usually with the hand or a flat object; (noun, an acronym that stands for “Special Weapons And Tactics”) specialized groups within police departments that are trained to handle high-risk operations that regular officers are not equipped to deal with