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Word	Meaning	Advanced
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
Jovian	adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics
pendulum	n: a weight hung from a fixed point used to regulate the movement of a clock or other mechanism
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
groundwork	n: the basic or preparatory work or steps that provide a foundation for something
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
inertia	n: the quality or state of being inactive, sluggish, or slow to move or act
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
Newtonian	adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
condone	v: to overlook, forgive, or show approval for an action or behavior that is wrong or disapproved of
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
treatise	n: a written work that deals with a particular subject in a thorough and systematic way
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
inquisition	n: a judicial or official inquiry, especially one aimed at suppressing dissent or heresy
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
arrest	v: to take into custody
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
wedlock	n: the state of being married; matrimony
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community