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institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
extraterrestrial | adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
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 | |
cocktail | n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal | |
incredulous | adj: unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical, doubtful | |
dispassionate | adj: not influenced by strong emotions or personal feelings; objective and impartial; characterized by rationality and objectivity rather than being driven by subjective biases or emotions | |
idealist | n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
hopeless | adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
whoop | v: to shout or cry out loudly, often in celebration or excitement; to make an exuberant noise | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
observatory | n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc. | |
thesis | n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject | |
tedious | adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
hominid | n: a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
cosmology | n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
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 | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
analog | adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
eavesdrop | v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
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 | |
pundit | n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
consequently | adv: as a result or outcome of something | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
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 | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
haystack | n: a large mound of hay, usually stacked in a conical or cylindrical shape, used for animal feed or bedding | |
teaspoon | n: a small spoon used to stir or measure out small amounts of some ingredients, typically sugar, salt, or spices, in cooking or serving | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
competent | adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
overwork | v: to work excessively hard or too much; the condition of working excessively or beyond one’s capacity, leading to fatigue, stress, and illness | |
card-carrying | n: referring to someone who is a recognized and active member of a particular group or organization, often implying a strong dedication or loyalty | |
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 | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
kitten | n: a young cat | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
astronomy | n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies | |
worthless | adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering | |
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 | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
suitable | adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted | |
pessimistic | adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
occupant | n: a person who lives or works at a particular place for a long time or who was born there | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
cosmos | n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
browse | v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
faint | adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
weasel | n: a small carnivorous mammal with a long and slender body, short legs, and a long and narrow head, known for its ability to hunt rodents and small animals; someone who behaves in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or cunning manner | |
secrecy | n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
transmitter | n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals | |
substantially | adv: to a great extent or degree | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
hyperbole | n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
conceivable | adj: imaginable or possible to understand or believe in the mind | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
calibrate | v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
vague | adj: not clearly expressed or understood | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
hazy | adj: not clear due to a lack of recollection, comprehension, or detail; unsure or perplexed about something | |
detection | n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something | |
meantime | n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else | |
comprehensible | adj: able to be understood or grasped by the mind; clear and understandable | |
arctic | adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold | |
nifty | adj: attractive and stylish; clever and ingenious; neat and handy | |
frivolous | adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
ant | n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
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 | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
hive | n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
deplorable | adj: deserving strong condemnation or censure; shocking, shameful, or very bad | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
saucer | n: a small, shallow dish with a slightly raised edge or rim used for holding a cup or as a decorative object; a flying object that is often associated with UFO sightings | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
abduct | v: to take someone away illegally to an undisclosed location by force, usually to extract a ransom | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
homeopathy | n: a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of “like cures like,” in which the symptoms of an ailment are treated with highly diluted substances that are known to produce similar symptoms in healthy individuals | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
validity | n: the state or quality of being true, correct, justified, or legally recognized | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
basement | n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
grad | n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university | |
doctoral | adj: of or relating to doctorate (= the highest degree from a university) or the achievement of a doctorate | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
boson | n: a type of subatomic particle that follows Bose-Einstein statistics, which determine how identical particles with integer spins behave | |
worthwhile | adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration | |
franc | n: the currency used in some countries, including Switzerland, France, and formerly Belgium | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
hardwired | adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics | |
competitor | n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business | |
analogous | adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
gerbil | n: a small, burrowing rodent often kept as a pet, known for its long hind legs, soft fur, and long tail | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
guise | n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
anecdotal | adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
alto | n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
hexagon | n: a six-sided polygon with six angles and six sides of equal length | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
huff | n: a fit of anger, annoyance, or resentment; a state of irritation or sulking; (verb) to exhale forcefully or audibly in a show of annoyance, anger, or frustration | |
instill | v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually | |
payoff | n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk |