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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
wavelength | n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
spectral | adj: relating to or having the properties of a spectrum (= an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split); relating to a ghost or apparition | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
baffle | v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
hue | n: the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
correspond | v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
emanate | v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
evergreen | adj: (of plants) retaining its leaves or foliage throughout the year; (figuratively) enduring, perennial, or constant | |
cropland | n: land used for growing crops, typically for agricultural purposes | |
ablaze | adj: on fire; burning brightly | |
photosynthesis | n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities. | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
chloroplast | n: a type of membrane-bound organelle that conducts photosynthesis in plant and algal cells. | |
chlorophyll | n: any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
conversion | n: the act or process of changing something from one thing to another; the state of being changed | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
byproduct | n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
machinery | n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something | |
dissipate | v: to disperse or scatter widely | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
fluorescence | n: the property of certain substances to absorb light at one wavelength and emit light at a longer wavelength, often producing a visible glow or color change; the visible light or color change resulting from this process | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
fluoresce | v: to emit visible light when exposed to certain sources of radiation, such as ultraviolet light; to glow or shine brightly | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
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 | |
accidental | adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
foliage | n: the leaves of a plant or tree, especially in large quantities or as seen from a distance; natural greenery, often used for decorative purposes | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
unreliable | adj: not able to be trusted or depended on | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
infer | v: to form an opinion or conclude that something is true based on existing facts | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
phytoplankton | n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed | |
bloom | n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
gauge | n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound |