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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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eureka | n: exclamation of triumph on discovering something; realization or sudden insight | |
supervise | v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
destine | v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome | |
palace | n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc. | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
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 | |
hemp | n: a plant related to marijuana that is grown for its fiber, seed, and oil and has many industrial and medicinal uses; the fiber from this plant is used to make rope, paper, textiles, and other products | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
atlas | n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
catapult | n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
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 | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
promenade | n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern | |
sheltered | adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life | |
bathhouse | n: a public establishment where people can take baths or showers, often including other amenities such as saunas, steam rooms, or swimming pools | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
gymnasium | n: a large room or building equipped for indoor sports and physical exercise, typically including weights and exercise machines; a school or institution that emphasizes physical education and athletics | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
cargo | n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
pickle | n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation | |
wool | n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
stall | v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area | |
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 | |
maid | n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work | |
pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
bathtub | n: a large container, typically made of porcelain or acrylic, for holding water in which a person can bathe | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
buoy | n: a floating device typically used to mark a location in a body of water, often used as a navigational aid; a source of support or encouragement | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
buoyancy | n: the ability or tendency of an object to float in a fluid | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
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 | |
tanker | n: a large vessel used for transporting liquids or gases, typically petroleum or natural gas, over long distances | |
keel | n: the central longitudinal structural member of a ship or boat that extends along the bottom of the hull and from which the rest of the ship is built; a similar structure in aircraft; (verb) to fall over or collapse, often in the context of fainting or succumbing to exhaustion or heat | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
afloat | adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
vagary | n: an unpredictable, unexpected, or erratic action, behavior, or occurrence; a whimsical or capricious notion or impulse | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
streak | n: a long, narrow mark or band, typically one of a different color or texture from the surrounding surface; a brief period or run of success, luck, or behavior; a consistent pattern of behavior or a distinguishing characteristic of an individual | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
corona | n: a crown-shaped structure, often referring to the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere; a family of viruses known as coronaviruses; a halo or aura around a celestial body; a circular pattern or shape | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
throng | n: a large crowd of people | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
marvel | n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise | |
majestic | adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately | |
castle | n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
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) | |
pal | n: a close friend |