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Word	Meaning	Advanced
doppelganger	n: a person who closely resembles or is a double of another person, often used to describe an uncanny similarity in appearance between two individuals
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
android	n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system
saga	n: a long, detailed story or account of heroic deeds, family history, or notable events, often consisting of a series of connected episodes
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
replace	v: to take the place of something
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
plexiglas	n: a transparent plastic material that is often used as a substitute for glass in various applications, such as airplane windows and aquariums
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
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
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
lust	n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
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
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
breaker	n: a person or thing that breaks, disrupts, or interrupts; a large wave that collapses or breaks forcefully onto the shore or against an obstacle
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
rearrange	v: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
grandiose	adj: impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner, especially in an exaggerated or pompous way
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
illustrious	adj: famous, respected, and honored
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
twitch	v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body
lumbar	adj: of or relating to the lower part of the spine, between the ribcage and the pelvis
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
nugget	n: a small piece of gold or other precious metal or mineral found ready-formed in the earth; a small round piece of some food
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
drawback	n: a disadvantage or inconvenience that makes something less attractive
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
insert	v: to put something inside something else
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
responsive	adj: quick to respond or react to something
diffuse	adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
wireless	adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
gizmo	n: a small gadget or mechanical device, particularly one that is difficult to name or describe
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
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
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
pore	n: a tiny hole in the skin of people or other animals that sweat can pass through; (verb) to read carefully or study attentively
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
receptor	n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
bluish	adj: having a color that is a shade of blue
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
swat	v: to strike or hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow, usually with the hand or a flat object; (noun, an acronym that stands for “Special Weapons And Tactics”) specialized groups within police departments that are trained to handle high-risk operations that regular officers are not equipped to deal with
reflex	n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
plat	n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
headless	adj: having no head or lacking a head
groom	v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat; (noun, also “bridegroom”) a man who is about to be married or has recently been married
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
decapitate	v: to cut off the head of someone; to behead
vanity	n: excessive pride in or admiration of one’s appearance or achievements
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
spinal	adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back)
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
optogenetics	n: a branch of biotechnology that involves the use of light to control the activity of genetically modified cells or neurons in living tissue, often used in neuroscience research
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
cope	v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
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
neurobiology	n: a field of biology that studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves encompassing a wide range of research topics, including the molecular and cellular processes involved in neural signaling, the organization of neural circuits, and the neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
odor	n: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
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
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
midpoint	n: the exact middle point or position between two things or places; a point that is equidistant from two other points
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
midline	n: an imaginary line that divides something, such as a shape, object, or body, into two equal or symmetrical halves
reflection	n: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
commentary	n: an expression or explanation of opinions or observations on a particular subject, event, or situation; detailed analysis or explanation provided in writing or orally
nag	v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
pep	n: energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; (verb) to give someone energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
neurotransmitter	n: a chemical that carries nerve impulses between neurons or between neurons and muscles
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
unchanged	adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
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
sniff	v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
formal	adj: following established, public, or official forms and conventions, often in a serious or somber manner
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
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
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
odorous	adj: having a strong or distinct smell; emitting a noticeable or pungent odor
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
cockpit	n: the area in an aircraft or spacecraft from which the pilot controls the aircraft or spacecraft
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
evasive	adj: not willing to give clear or direct answers to a question or commit to a request; avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
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
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship