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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
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
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
urn	n: a large, typically rounded container, often made of ceramic, metal, or glass, used for storing the ashes of a cremated person or pet or for decorative purposes
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
anarchy	n: a state of society without government or law
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
counterexample	n: an example that contradicts or disproves a given hypothesis or generalization; evidence or an instance that renders an argument or statement invalid
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
fecundity	n: the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or creative works; fertility; productivity
geoengineering	n: the study of finding ways to change the Earth’s climate system, primarily to reduce global warming; deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
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
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
nanoscale	adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
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
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
uranium	n: a chemical element with the symbol U, atomic number 92, that is a dense, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and is used as a fuel for nuclear power plants
plutonium	n: a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94 used in nuclear reactors and weapons, which is produced from uranium in nuclear reactors and occurs naturally in trace amounts
centrifuge	n: a machine that uses centrifugal force (= a type of inertial force that appears to act on an object moving in a circular path and is directed away from the center) to separate substances of different densities, especially to separate liquids from solids
react	v: to take action in response to something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
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
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
detonation	n: a sudden and violent explosion, often caused by the ignition of an explosive substance; the act of causing something to explode
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
residual	adj: relating to or constituting a remainder or leftover portion; remaining after other elements or factors have been removed or taken into account
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
warhead	n: the explosive or destructive part of a missile, rocket, or other weapons that are designed to explode on impact or detonation
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
refrain	v: to avoid or stop doing something; to hold oneself back from an action
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
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
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
critique	n: a detailed analysis or examination of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
undetermined	n: not yet resolved or concluded; not decided; indefinite; lacking clear limits or boundaries; (of mathematics) cannot be calculated because it is dependent on unknown factors
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
deterministic	adj: characterized by an assumption of cause and effect and the absence of chance or randomness, often used to describe scientific or engineering calculations
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
flint	n: a hard, gray stone that can produce sparks when struck with steel used historically to start fires; a type of microcrystalline quartz used for making tools, weapons, and jewelry
ax	n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
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
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
synbio	n: (short for “synthetic biology”) a field of science that combines biology and engineering to create new synthetic organisms or biological systems
cyberwarfare	n: the use of digital technologies, such as hacking, viruses, and other malicious tactics, to disrupt, damage, or destroy computer systems, networks, and electronic devices, to cause harm to individuals, governments, or organizations
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
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
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
bioweapon	n: a biological agent or toxin that is intentionally used as a weapon to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants and to disrupt social, economic, or political stability
isotope	n: a variation of an element that has the same number of protons in its nucleus but a different number of neutrons, resulting in a different atomic mass and often different physical or chemical properties
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
nuke	v: (derived from “nuclear”) to attack or destroy a place or target with a nuclear weapon; to cook food in a microwave oven; (noun) a nuclear weapon, such as a nuclear bomb or missile
acceleration	n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
feasibility	n: the state or quality of being feasible; the likelihood or possibility of something being successful or able to be accomplished
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
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
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
sociopath	n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath”
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
intercept	v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
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
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
directional	adj: relating to or indicating orientation; having a certain course; related to the management or control of an organization in a particular direction
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
mind-blowing	adj: extremely impressive in a way that affects someone’s mind or emotions
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
coordination	n: the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together effectively; the ability to control different parts of the body effectively
cataclysm	n: a sudden violent event that changes the earth’s environment, such as a flood or a war
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
reorganize	v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization
rove	v: to move or travel aimlessly or in a wandering fashion; to roam or wander over a wide area
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
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
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness