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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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meme | n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
lingua | n: (a Latin word that means “tongue”) a language used for communication; the organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
metaverse | n: an imaginary immersive area that is facilitated by the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets | |
sci-fi | n: (informal for science fiction) a genre of speculative fiction typically deals with space travel, life on other planets, time travel, etc. | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
premiere | n: the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music, or the opening of a show or exhibition | |
showcase | n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it | |
inception | n: the beginning or start of something; the point in time when something comes into existence | |
trajectory | n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
augment | v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
gradient | n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
headset | n: a pair of headphones, typically with a microphone attached | |
sensor | n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
involuntary | adj: acting or done without or against one’s will | |
heartbeat | n: the regular movement or sound of the heart as it sends blood around the body; an animating or vital unifying force | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
neurotechnology | n: technology or advancements in the field of neuroscience, often related to the study or manipulation of the brain or nervous system | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
sequel | n: a book, film, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
avatar | n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc. | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
tangible | adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value | |
counterpart | n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing | |
crafty | adj: skilled in deception or trickery; sly or cunning in the ways of achieving a goal | |
copyright | n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work | |
exhaustion | n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
confiscate | v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
interoperability | n: the ability of different systems, software, or devices to work together, allowing for seamless communication and integration of data across platforms and networks | |
coherent | adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand | |
decentralize | v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones | |
blockchain | n: a system in which a growing list of payment records, called blocks, made in cryptocurrency is maintained across several computers that are securely linked | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
boundless | adj: having no limits; limitless | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
deed | n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something |