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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
cube	n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times
baggy	adj: loose-fitting or puffed out in shape, typically about clothing
napalm	n: a highly flammable substance consisting of a petroleum jelly thickened with a chemical compound, used in warfare to create a highly incendiary weapon capable of causing extensive fire damage
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
whoosh	n: a rushing or swishing sound, such as that made by something moving quickly through the air or by a sudden gust of wind; (verb) to move swiftly with a rushing or whooshing sound
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
stew	n: a dish consisting of meat and vegetables simmered in liquid typically served hot as a main course or soup; a state of mental or emotional agitation or confusion
hydrocarbon	n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon
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
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
intermediate	adj: situated between two locations, things, states, etc.; around the middle of a scale of evaluation
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
benzene	n: a colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon compound with a distinctive sweet odor; commonly used as an industrial solvent and as a starting material for the production of various chemicals
carcinogenic	adj: capable of causing cancer or promoting tumor growth; cancer-causing
galumph	v: to move or run in a clumsy, heavy, or noisy manner, often with exaggerated movements; to proceed or act in a carefree or ungainly way
vanadium	n: a chemical element with the symbol V and atomic number 23, which is a transition metal that is commonly used in the production of steel and other alloys due to its strength, heat resistance, and ability to improve their properties
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
corral	n: a pen or enclosure for livestock, especially cattle or horses; an area surrounded by a fence
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
froth	n: a mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid caused by agitation or fermentation; a light, airy, or frothy substance; foam or lather
emulsify	v: to mix two or more liquids that normally don’t dissolve in each other, such as oil and water, by adding an agent that helps to suspend the tiny droplets of one liquid within the other
mayonnaise	n: a thick, creamy condiment or sauce made by emulsifying (= the process of mixing two or more immiscible substances to form a stable mixture) egg yolks, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasonings; typically used as a spread, dip, or dressing for salads or sandwiches
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
viscous	adj: having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; exhibiting resistance to flow
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
cushion	n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage
consistency	n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions
viscosity	n: the state or quality of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency; resistance to flow
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
eureka	n: exclamation of triumph on discovering something; realization or sudden insight
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
diffuse	adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
vicissitude	n: a change or variation in circumstances or fortune, often characterized by ups and downs, fluctuations, or unexpected shifts; a succession of changing or alternating events or conditions
perverse	adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
lame	adj: having a limp or difficulty walking due to an injury or disability
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
dissonance	n: a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things; a harsh or discordant combination of sounds
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
petroleum	n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
biofuel	n: a fuel produced from organic matter, such as crops or waste material, that can be used to replace or supplement traditional fossil fuels
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
parcel	n: something wrapped in paper so that it can be carried or sent by post
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
gigantic	adj: extremely large
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
gush	v: to flow or pour out rapidly and in large quantities
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
filthy	adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene
hillbilly	n: someone who is from a rural or mountainous region, especially in the southern United States; a person who is considered unsophisticated or lacking in refinement
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
ration	n: a fixed portion or allowance of something, often referring to food, supplies, or resources, that is distributed or allocated to individuals or groups, especially during times of scarcity or in organized systems
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
antitrust	adj: laws or regulations that prevent businesses from engaging in practices that restrict competition, such as price fixing or monopolies
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
thorn	n: a sharp, pointed projection or spine on a plant or animal; something that causes discomfort or irritation, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation
puffy	adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas;
colorless	adj: lacking color; without hue or distinction; uninteresting or bland
crease	n: a line or mark made by folding or wrinkling a surface or material; a slight ridge or fold in fabric or paper caused by pressing or folding
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
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
obscene	adj: offensive, rude, or disgusting, usually because of being related to sex
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
personalize	v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something
liable	adj: having legal responsibility for something or someone
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
dependence	n: the state or condition of relying or depending on someone or something else; a relationship in which one person or thing is influenced, controlled, or supported by another
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
catharsis	n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
react	v: to take action in response to something
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
moratorium	n: a temporary suspension or delay of an activity or process, often as a result of an official agreement or decision
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
taxpayer	n: a person who pays taxes to the government
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
bandit	n: a person who robs or steals, often while using violence or threats; a criminal who operates outside the law and steals from others
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
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
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
percentile	n: a measure of position in a frequency distribution expressed as a percentage of the total
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
schematic	adj: relating to or in the form of a scheme or diagram; showing the structure or organization of something
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
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
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
no-fly	n: a situation in which planes are not allowed to take off or land at a particular airport or in particular airspace; a list of individuals who are prohibited from flying due to security concerns
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
receipt	n: a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or received; the act of receiving something
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
considerably	adv: to a significant extent or degree; noticeably; substantially
suite	n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles