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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
ergonomic | adj: relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
rider | n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
resin | n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance | |
epoxy | n: a type of adhesive or resin that is created by combining two components, a resin, and a hardener; (verb) to glue or bind together with a type of synthetic resin known as epoxy, often used in construction, manufacturing, and repair projects | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
curvature | n: the degree to which a line or surface deviates from being straight or flat; a measure of the amount of bending of a curve | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
steep | adj: having a sharp inclination or slope | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
mesmerize | v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of | |
calvinism | n: a theological system and religious movement founded by John Calvin in the 16th century, which emphasizes the sovereignty of God, predestination, and strict adherence to biblical authority and doctrine | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
counterculture | n: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
faraway | adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
symbiotic | adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
criteria | n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
elusive | adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
surging | adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity | |
symbiosis | n: a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms, typically to the advantage of all | |
fleeting | adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time |