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Word	Meaning	Advanced
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
terrorize	v: to make someone feel extremely frightened by violence or threats
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
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
biped	n: an animal with two feet
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
pendulum	n: a weight hung from a fixed point used to regulate the movement of a clock or other mechanism
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
passive	adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition
locomotion	n: the action or ability to move from one place to another
kinetic	adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion
constantly	adv: all the time
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
long-range	adj: relating to or extending over a long distance, period of time, or range of possibilities
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
sensor	n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner
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
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
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
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
mechatronics	n: technology or a field of science that combines electronics and mechanical engineering
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
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
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
react	v: to take action in response to something
tactile	adj: relating to the sense of touch; tangible or perceptible through the sense of touch
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
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
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
axle	n: a rod or spindle around which a wheel or pair of wheels revolves; a central shaft used to transmit power to machinery or vehicles
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
velocity	n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s)
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
winch	n: a mechanical device consisting of a drum or cylinder around which a rope or chain can be wound, typically used for lifting or pulling heavy objects
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
hexapod	n: an animal or machine with six legs
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
gait	n: a person’s manner of walking, running, or moving on foot; a particular pattern or style of movement or locomotion
payload	n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
unstructured	adj: not having a clear organization or arrangement
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
sinkage	n: the act or process of sinking or the state of being sunk; the amount or depth by which something sinks
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
ameba	n: a single-celled organism that typically has the shape of a small, round blob and moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
feasibility	n: the state or quality of being feasible; the likelihood or possibility of something being successful or able to be accomplished
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
chimera	n: (in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing creature with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail; a thing that is illusory or impossible to achieve
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
actuate	v: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
blob	n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
ligament	n: a band of tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place to support and stabilize the body
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
prosthetic	adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
soda	n: a carbonated soft drink containing a sweetened syrup or flavoring, often used interchangeably with “pop” or “soda pop” in different regions of the world
delicate	adj: very fine, subtle, and pleasing; easily broken or damaged or destroyed
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
serpentine	adj: characterized by twists, turns, or curves shaped like a snake; sly, cunning, or devious in behavior or expression
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest 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
anthropomorphic	adj: describing or relating to the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
humanoid	n: a machine or creature that has a body shape similar to that of a human
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
disturbance	n: something that interrupts a settled and peaceful condition or that makes someone feel nervous or worried
kinematics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion; the study of the geometric and algebraic properties of motion, such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration
umbilical	n: relating to a flexible cord-like structure that connects a developing fetus to the placenta in the mother’s uterus during pregnancy, called umbilical cord; connected or corresponding closely to something essential, such as a source of nourishment or support
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
computation	n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
hertz	n: the unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second, often used to describe the frequency of electromagnetic waves or electronic signals
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
accelerometer	n: a device that measures acceleration or changes in motion, typically used in aerospace, automotive, and other engineering applications to monitor and control movement or to measure things like speed or vibration
lithium	n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
groan	v: to make a low, moaning sound, often indicating pain, discomfort, or dissatisfaction
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
trophy	n: an object or prize, such as a cup or plaque, awarded to the winner of a competition or contest
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
macho	adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive
martial	adj: relating to soldiers or the military; warlike or inclined towards war
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
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
scribble	v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
handwriting	n: (also “penmanship”) the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
eureka	n: exclamation of triumph on discovering something; realization or sudden insight
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
wacky	adj: funny in a slightly odd, peculiar, irregular way
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
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
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
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
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
gadget	n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
algebra	n: a type of mathematics in which signs and letters represent numbers
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time