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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
imperceptible	adj: undetectable or indiscernible by the senses or by normal means of measurement; extremely subtle, faint, or gradual
perturbation	n: a state of anxiety, confusion, or disturbance; a deviation or disruption from the normal or expected state
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
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
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
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
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
pacemaker	n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others
cochlea	n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
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
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
chauvinist	n: a person who is aggressively or excessively patriotic and who believes in the superiority of their gender, race, or nationality, often to the detriment or oppression of others
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
backflip	n: an athletic move in which a person jumps backward and performs a complete rotation in the air, often ending in a standing position
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
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
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
handicraft	n: a skill or trade that involves making things by hand, often using traditional methods and materials, which include activities such as woodworking, sewing, pottery, and weaving
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
automated	adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grail	n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
inception	n: the beginning or start of something; the point in time when something comes into existence
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
timescale	n: a period or interval of time, particularly one used as a standard for measuring or comparing other periods of time; a reference point or benchmark for the duration or length of a particular event or process
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
recursion	n: the process of repeating or looping through a set of instructions or functions within another function, often used in programming and computer science
improve	v: to make or become better
superintelligence	n: a hypothetical agent, for example, a computer or space alien, that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of humankind
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
complacent	adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
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
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
flounder	v: to struggle or stumble awkwardly; to move or act clumsily or in confusion; to be in a difficult or uncertain situation
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
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
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
extinguish	v: to cause a fire to stop burning or light to stop shining
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
airbag	n: a safety device designed to inflate rapidly in the event of a collision, protecting the occupants of a vehicle and reducing the risk of injury or death
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
react	v: to take action in response to something
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
scaremongering	n: spreading frightening or alarming rumors or ideas, typically to manipulate public opinion in some way; (noun) the act of spreading or promoting fear or anxiety about a particular issue or event, often for political or personal gain
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
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
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
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
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
buggy	n: a small, lightweight car, usually with no roof, especially drawn by a single horse; (adjective) infested with bugs
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
malfunction	v: to fail to operate or work properly; to break down or stop functioning as expected or intended; (noun) a failure or defect in the way a machine, system, or device is supposed to operate
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
competence	n: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
rhinoceros	n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
qualm	n: an uneasy feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or apprehension, often about the morality or propriety of action; a sudden fit or attack of pain or nausea
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
outsmart	v: to defeat or best someone through cleverness, cunning, or intelligence, to prevail over someone by being smarter or more strategic
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
zombie	n: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
anthropomorphize	v: to attribute human characteristics, emotions, and abilities to non-human entities
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
asteroid	n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
gist	n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
bumble	v: to move or act clumsily or awkwardly; to speak or behave in an inept or confused manner
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
pious	adj: deeply religious, having or showing a strong devotion to God or religious beliefs and practices
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
hedonist	n: a person who believes that pleasure and happiness are the most important goals in life
free-for-all	n: a chaotic or uncontrolled situation in which everyone can do as they like without any rules or restrictions; an unregulated or uninhibited competition or fight in which everyone can participate
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
rearrange	v: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
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
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
rudder	n: a flat, vertical blade at the rear of a vessel that can be turned horizontally to steer the vessel by changing its direction of movement; a device used in aircraft to control its yaw (side-to-side movement)
obsolescence	n: the process of becoming obsolete or outdated; the state of being no longer useable or relevant due to technological or social changes
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
overpower	v: to conquer or establish complete control over someone by using superior strength
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something