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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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gag | v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others | |
octopus | n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms) | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
invertebrate | n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
camouflage | n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment | |
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 | |
razor | n: a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting hair | |
beak | n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird | |
formidable | adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
cephalopod | n: marine mollusk such as an octopus or squid, characterized by a well-developed head, eyes, and tentacles (= long parts like arms) | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
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 | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
incorrect | adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate | |
plural | n: the grammatical form of a noun or pronoun indicating that it refers to more than one thing or person | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
jug | n: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container | |
aerate | v: to introduce air or create air pockets in something, typically soil, water, or a substance, to enhance oxygen circulation or promote a desired chemical reaction | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
pal | n: a close friend | |
aggress | v: to attack or threaten with violence or offense | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
offense | n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy | |
boastful | adj: overly proud and talking too much about oneself and one’s achievements | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
curl | v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
defensive | adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
tentacle | n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
sideways | adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
sharply | adv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
squid | n: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
hoe | n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking |