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offensive | adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
highbrow | adj: relating to or appealing to people who are highly educated or intellectual; involving or interested in serious artistic or cultural ideas | |
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 | |
leviathan | n: a monstrous sea creature or marine animal, often used as a metaphorical term for something big, overbearing, or powerful | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
behead | v: to cut off the head of a person or animal | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
republican | n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
throne | n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
clergy | n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church | |
abhor | v: to feel strong hatred or disgust towards something or someone; to loathe intensely | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
cute | adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
tinker | v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
liking | n: a positive feeling, preference, or inclination towards someone or something; a fondness or enjoyment of something; approval or satisfaction with someone or something | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
Newtonian | adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation | |
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. | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
criteria | n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
generalize | v: to make something, such as a theory, idea, etc., more widespread or widely applicable based on what is true in some cases | |
sparkle | v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy | |
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 | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
freaky | adj: strange or unusual in a way that is frightening or unsettling | |
explicit | adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
interlocking | adj: fitting or locking together in a way that makes a continuous and secure whole | |
theology | n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
untangle | v: to separate or straighten out something that is tangled, confused, or complicated; to clarify or make sense of something difficult to understand or explain | |
imp | n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore | |
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 | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
postmodern | adj: relating to or characterized by a rejection of objective truth and global cultural narratives and instead emphasizing the role of personal interpretation | |
lively | adj: full of energy and activity; animated | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
fort | n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack | |
sill | n: a horizontal piece of material, such as wood or stone, that forms the bottom of a window or door frame; a narrow shelf or ledge at the bottom of a window or door | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
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 | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
propulsion | n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
parachute | n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air | |
missile | n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism | |
amateur | adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
potassium | n: a chemical element with the symbol K, atomic number 19, that is essential for the functioning of living organisms | |
chlorine | n: a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17, a greenish-yellow gas that is highly reactive and used in a variety of applications, including as a bleach and disinfectant | |
preside | v: to be in charge of or to lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization | |
upstairs | adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building | |
puffy | adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas; | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
admonish | v: to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to scold or criticize someone for their behavior or actions; to advise or urge someone to do something | |
prohibit | v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law | |
garage | n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car | |
unreasonable | adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
nowadays | adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past | |
nit | n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
readily | adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
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 | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
syrup | n: a sweet, thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit, spices, or other ingredients | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
bat | n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
throwback | n: a person or thing that is reminiscent of a past era or an earlier time; a retro or nostalgic item or concept | |
reproduce | v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
nucleotide | n: a basic structural unit or building block of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) consisting of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, or uracil), which combine to form the genetic code and carry information within cells | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
gel | n: a semi-solid substance, often transparent or translucent, that is used in various products from personal care to food to medicine, and which typically consists of a gelling agent that thickens the liquid | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
inquisitive | adj: curious and interested in learning or finding out about things; questioning or prying into matters that are not one’s concern; curious or nosy | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
dud | n: any product, project, or person that doesn’t perform or live up to expectations; a rejected or useless item, especially an explosive device that fails to detonate | |
ivory | n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
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 | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
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 | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
establishment | n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
businessperson | n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
contrary | n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
skyline | n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
fry | v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
calculated | adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance | |
insulate | v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc. | |
bureau | n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
strengthen | v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
circulation | n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold | |
variability | n: the fact or quality of something being likely to vary | |
radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
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 | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
infrared | adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
dissipate | v: to disperse or scatter widely | |
imbalance | n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated | |
watt | n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
meter | n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
fiasco | n: a complete failure or debacle, often resulting from poor planning, execution, or unforeseen circumstances | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
guarded | adj: cautious and careful in one’s actions or speech; not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; protected or defended against danger or risk | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
dummy | n: a model or imitation of something that is used as a substitute; a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or acting foolishly | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
overheat | v: to become too hot, or to cause something to become too hot | |
misinterpret | v: to understand or explain something in the wrong way | |
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 | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
ozone | n: a poisonous gas with the chemical formula O3, which has a strong smell | |
hype | n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
asteroid | n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter |