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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
adventurous	adj: willing to take risks and try new or difficult things
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
shack	n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained
arroyo	n: a steep-sided gully or channel, typically dry except during the rainy season; often found in arid or desert regions
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
grove	n: a small group of trees growing closely together
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
improve	v: to make or become better
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
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
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
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
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
beware	v: to be cautious or careful about something or someone that may cause harm or danger
instrumental	adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
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
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
acoustics	n: a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
stardust	n: the particles of matter that exist in space and which are thought to be the remnants of stars and other cosmic events; a poetic or romantic term for anything believed to be magical or ethereal
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
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
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
tectonic	adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
landslide	n: a large, sudden movement of a mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope
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)
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
teeny	adj: extremely small; tiny
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
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
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
landing	n: the act of coming to rest on the ground or another surface after being in flight or jumping; a platform or area of ground where a plane or spacecraft can come to rest
lasting	adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
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
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
arthritis	n: inflammation of one or more joints of the body, which include pain and stiffness
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
airbag	n: a safety device designed to inflate rapidly in the event of a collision, protecting the occupants of a vehicle and reducing the risk of injury or death
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
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
dune	n: a hill or ridge of sand that is formed by the wind and found in deserts, coastal areas, or other locations with loose, sandy soil
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
glacial	adj: relating to or resembling a glacier (= a slowly moving mass of ice) or the process of glaciation; characterized by an extremely slow or gradual pace or movement
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
spacecraft	n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
screech	v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
aeronautics	n: the science or art of designing, building, and flying aircraft
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
saucer	n: a small, shallow dish with a slightly raised edge or rim used for holding a cup or as a decorative object; a flying object that is often associated with UFO sightings
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
cork	n: a type of light and buoyant material that comes from the bark of the cork oak tree often used as a stopper for bottles or as a material for insulation or flooring; (verb) to close or seal something with a cork or similar stopper
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
friction	n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
decelerate	v: to slow down or reduce the speed of something; to decrease in speed
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
jettison	v: to throw away or abandon something, often to lighten a load or to remove something that is no longer needed; to discard or get rid of something
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
velocity	n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s)
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
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
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
actuate	v: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
immense	adj: extremely large or great
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
hurtle	v: to move quickly and forcefully, especially in an uncontrolled or dangerous way
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
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
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
alumni	n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
thermal	adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
Jovian	adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
reactor	n: a device or structure that is designed to contain a controlled nuclear chain reaction, producing heat or power; a device that initiates, drives, or controls a specific chemical reaction or process
supersonic	adj: relating to or having a speed above the speed of sound (roughly 767 miles per hour or 1,235 kilometers per hour at sea level)
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
propulsive	adj: having the ability or tendency to propel or drive forward; having a strong impelling force
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
immediately	adv: now or without delay
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
crane	n: a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam or hook
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
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
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
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
agglomerate	v: to collect or gather into a mass or cluster; to form or cause to form a cluster or agglomeration; to unite or join together, especially in a haphazard or consolidated manner
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
geyser	n: a natural hot spring that periodically ejects a column of boiling water and steam into the air; a device that produces a similar effect for decorative or practical purposes
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
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
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
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
hydrocarbon	n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon
ethane	n: a colorless, odorless hydrocarbon gas with the molecular formula C2H6 that is a basic component of natural gas and is used as a fuel source and in the production of chemicals
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
hose	n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort