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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
beep	v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
splash	v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
silent	adj: without any or little sound
porous	adj: having many small holes and being able to absorb or pass through fluids
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
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
rainwater	n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
ravel	v: to tangle or become entangled in threads or fibers; to unravel or separate the strands of a woven material; figuratively, to become confused or complicated; to unravel or fall apart
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
pothole	n: a hole or depression in a road surface, usually caused by wear, weathering, or erosion; can be dangerous to drivers and cause damage to vehicles
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
weathering	n: the process by which rocks, minerals, and other materials are gradually broken down or altered through exposure to the Earth’s atmospheric conditions, such as rain, wind, temperature changes, and chemical reactions over time
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
bitumen	n: a viscous, black, or dark-colored semi-solid or solid material derived from petroleum or natural deposits, commonly used in road construction and waterproofing
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
laminate	n: a material made by bonding together two or more layers of different materials, often used in furniture or flooring
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
wool	n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items
induct	v: to formally admit someone to a job or position of authority; to officially introduce someone to an organization or group, or beliefs or ideas
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
specimen	n: an individual example or sample of something, typically used to represent a larger group or category
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers