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Word	Meaning	Advanced
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
zeitgeist	n: the spirit or general outlook of a particular period of time, especially as it is reflected in the beliefs and attitudes of that time; the cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a society or era
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
comparative	adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
rejection	n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
decorative	adj: serving to make something look more attractive or pretty; embellishing
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
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
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
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
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
electrocution	n: death or serious injury caused by electric shock; the act of killing or injuring someone with electricity
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
pantheon	n: a temple dedicated to all the gods or goddesses of a particular religion or mythology; a group of something or someone that is remarkably respected, famous, or important
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
immediately	adv: now or without delay
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
oculist	n: a medical professional who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye; an ophthalmologist or an optometrist
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
unrestricted	adj: not limited or confined in any way
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
marble	n: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that has a pattern of lines going through it and takes a high polish used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball made of stone, especially one used in children’s games
salesperson	n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
geodesic	adj: relating to or consisting of geodesics, which are the shortest paths between points on a curved surface or the straightest paths within a curved space; characterized by a curved, interconnected, or grid-like structure
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
coincident	adj: happening or operating in the same place or at the same time
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
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
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
coffer	n: a strongbox or chest used for storing valuable objects or money; a fund or treasury, especially one used to hold or manage money, assets, or resources; a recessed panel used to decorate ceilings or other architectural features
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
impart	v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
thermal	adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat
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
convect	v: to transfer heat or energy through a fluid, typically by means of currents; to cause something to rise or move by means of heat or fluid motion
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
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
shaft	n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
loot	v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder
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
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
incompatible	adj: so different as to not be able to exist or work with another thing or person
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
polymath	n: a person who has expertise or a broad skillset across a range of diverse subjects or areas of knowledge
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
tempt	v: to make someone want to do or have something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
entirely	adv: completely
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
imminent	adj: coming or likely to happen very soon
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
indefinitely	adv: without any fixed or definite limit; for an unknown or unspecified period of time
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
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
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
interstate	adj: between or involving different states (= the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation)
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
unchanged	adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
recapture	v: to take back control or possession of something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
navigation	n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
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
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
roadway	n: the part of a thoroughfare or highway that is used by vehicles for driving, including the hard surface and shoulders
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
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
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
broad	adj: very wide; general
multidisciplinary	adj: integrating or involving various academic fields or different skills in a topic or problem-solving approach
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
perseverance	n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
pry	v: to force open or to try to get information from someone by asking too many questions
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
increasingly	adv: more and more
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
unremarkable	adj: ordinary and not particularly interesting