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physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
hail | v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky | |
astronomical | adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
multiverse | n: a hypothetical space or realm consisting of multiple universes, of which our universe is just one of them | |
forethought | n: the act of thinking about and planning for the future | |
anomalous | adj: deviating from what is standard or expected; unexpected or unusual in a way that is difficult to explain | |
upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
cosmology | n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe | |
inflation | n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
prevailing | adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
gravitational | adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another) | |
ascent | n: the act of climbing or moving upwards, often referring to a physical ascent of a mountain or a spiritual ascent or improvement; an upward movement; the process of moving upwards | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
outset | n: the beginning of something | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
painstaking | adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
analogous | adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way | |
quicken | v: to make or become faster or more rapid; to accelerate or speed up; to stimulate or stimulate something to happen or occur more quickly | |
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 | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
mist | n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water | |
repulsive | adj: causing strong dislike or disgust; offensive, unpleasant, or grotesque; resisting or rejecting contact or influence | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
infuse | v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
peculiar | adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
uncharted | adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action | |
headway | n: forward movement or progress made despite obstacles or resistance; clearance or space in which to move forward | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
overarch | v: to be central or dominant; to form an arch over | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
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 | |
atomic | adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element) | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
probe | n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something | |
vibrate | v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side | |
filament | n: a thin wire or thread, especially one used to produce light in an electric bulb | |
violin | n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
quark | n: a type of elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter that make up the heavier elementary particles, such as protons, neutrons, etc.; fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet | |
neutrino | n: a very small and electrically neutral particle with a very small mass that rarely reacts with other matter | |
photon | n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
symphony | n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
inconsistent | adj: not remaining constant or in agreement | |
wholly | adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
fantastically | adv: in a manner that is extremely or unbelievably good, impressive, or bizarre; in a fanciful or imaginative way | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
crumple | v: to collapse or crumple into a disordered or wrinkled mass; to fall apart or lose strength suddenly; to become emotionally distressed or overwhelmed | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
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 | |
constrain | v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something | |
vibration | n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
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 | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
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 | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
yield | n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information | |
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 | |
soar | v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
definitive | adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
clump | n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc. | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
hospitable | adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests | |
unsatisfying | adj: not fulfilling someone’s desires, expectations, or needs; incomplete or inadequate. | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
misguided | adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
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 | |
wrong-headed | adj: characterized by stubborn or persistently mistaken beliefs or opinions; misguided or lacking in sound judgment or reasoning | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
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 | |
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 | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
quantum | n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
meld | v: to combine or blend, especially in a way that produces a harmonious or unified whole; to merge or fuse | |
cosmos | n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system | |
cutting-edge | adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
jitter | n: a slight and rapid irregular movement or trembling; a sensation of nervousness or unease; a technical term relating to variations in the timing of signals in electronic systems | |
micro | n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth | |
macro | n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system | |
distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
fingerprint | n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
collide | v: to hit something violently when moving | |
collision | n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
faint | adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak | |
pinpoint | v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something | |
starlight | n: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
widen | v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
inky | adj: resembling, containing, or covered in ink; dark, opaque, or intense in color or appearance | |
unchanging | adj: not changing or subject to change; constant | |
oasis | n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
attest | v: to provide evidence or proof of something; to confirm or certify the authenticity of something; to bear witness to the truth of something | |
teem | v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
state-of-the-art | adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
latter | adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
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 | |
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 | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
telegram | n: a message sent by telegraph (= a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals), typically consisting of a few words and sent at a reduced rate for urgent or brief communications | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
unbreakable | adj: not able to be broken or damaged | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
beckon | v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
dizzy | adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance | |
exhilarating | adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
microwave | n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly | |
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 | |
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 | |
calculation | n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. |