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Word	Meaning	Advanced
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
humanoid	n: a machine or creature that has a body shape similar to that of a human
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
woolly	adj: covered with thick, soft, and often curly hair or fibers; lacking clarity or precision
mammoth	adj: exceedingly large or extensive; (noun) any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
despoil	v: to strip or plunder something of its possessions or resources; to deprive or rob something of its natural or valuable qualities; to ruin the appearance or integrity of something
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
kick-start	v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
buzzword	n: a word or phrase that is fashionable or popular within a particular industry, field, or culture, often used to convey a sense of innovation or sophistication
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
acceleration	n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
steam-powered	adj: powered by steam, typically referring to machinery or systems that use steam as a source of energy or propulsion
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
salami	n: a type of cured meat, typically made from beef or pork and sliced thinly for use in sandwiches or as an appetizer
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
inheritance	n: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
obituary	n: a notice of someone’s death, often appearing in a newspaper or online; a published account of someone’s life and achievements after their death
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
evangelical	adj: relating to or advocating a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and faith over religious rituals and central authority within the church
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
ark	n: (in the Bible) a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood; a large, flat-bottomed boat with a pointed bow and stern, used in ancient times to transport people and goods
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
sci-fi	n: (informal for science fiction) a genre of speculative fiction typically deals with space travel, life on other planets, time travel, etc.
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
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
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
superintelligence	n: a hypothetical agent, for example, a computer or space alien, that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of humankind
musky	adj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
doomsayer	n: a person who predicts or warns of disaster, calamity, or the end of the world; a pessimist or a prophet of doom
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
enigma	n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
objection	n: a reason or statement expressing disapproval or dissent
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
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
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
originate	v: to come into existence in a particular place or situation; to start something in a specific place
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
steampunk	n: a subgenre of science fiction or fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery and Victorian fashion
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
bezel	n: the part of a piece of machinery or electronic device that surrounds and holds in place a display screen or other functional component, often containing controls or other features
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
cog	n: a tooth or projection on a gearwheel or sprocket, which transmits force and motion between moving parts; a person who plays a small or subordinate but essential role in an organization or system
crank	n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
nonbinary	adj: someone who does not identify as a man or a woman; not relating to, composed of, or including only two things
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
stoke	v: to add fuel to the fire or furnace; to increase the intensity or strength of something, such as an emotion or conflict
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
hatred	n: intense dislike or hatred towards someone or something, often based on differences in beliefs, values, or identity
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
paucity	n: a small or insufficient quantity
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
reboot	v: to restart a computer or other device by loading and rerunning the operating system; to restart or resume an activity, process, or situation after a pause or interruption, often to improve it
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
biotechnology	n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals
bot	n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users
bloodstream	n: the blood flowing through the body
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
bespeak	v: to suggest or indicate something; to request something in advance; to suggest or indicate a particular quality or characteristic
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
insourcing	n: a business practice in which work that would otherwise have been contracted out to an external company is performed in-house by an organization’s employees
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
transhuman	adj: relating to or denoting a hypothetical evolutionary stage beyond our current human form, often involving advanced technology or genetic engineering
posthuman	adj: relating to or denoting a speculative evolutionary stage beyond our current human form, often without reliance on traditional biological systems
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
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
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
afterlife	n: life after death, as believed in many cultures and religious traditions
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
mansion	n: a very large and imposing house
extant	adj: still in existence; surviving or currently present
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
immortal	adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
superstition	n: a belief or practice that is not based on science or reason and that is often connected with a religion
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
oblige	v: to force or require someone to do something through legal, social, or moral obligations; to voluntarily do something to help or please someone; to be indebted or grateful to someone
mythos	n: the collection of beliefs, stories, and cultural narratives that define the values, traditions, and identity of a particular group, community, or society
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
nonhuman	adj: not human; belonging to or characteristic of animals or things rather than people
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
graveyard	n: a cemetery, especially one in a churchyard
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
outcast	adj: excluded or rejected from a society or a particular group; (noun) a person who is excluded or rejected from a society or a home
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
victor	n: one who wins a game, competition, election, war, etc.
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
flare	v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
dystopia	n: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place
substrate	n: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
glass-half-full	adj: having an optimistic outlook on life, seeing the good in situations rather than dwelling on the negatives
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
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
overheat	v: to become too hot, or to cause something to become too hot
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
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
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
life-form	n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior