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Word	Meaning	Advanced
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
extraterrestrial	adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
biosphere	n: the part of the Earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
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
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
nit	n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
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
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity.
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
firefly	n: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
biosignature	n: distinctive chemical or physical features that indicate the presence of past or current life
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
preliminary	adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
phosphine	n: a colorless, flammable gas that is made up of one phosphorus atom and three hydrogen atoms and has a fishy or garlic-like odor
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
temperate	adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
photochemical	adj: relating to or caused by the chemical effects of light, particularly those that involve the absorption or emission of light by molecules in a reaction
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
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
molten	adj: in a liquid state as a result of being heated
flare	v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
skepticism	n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
teleport	v: to transport or transmit instantly from one location to another, typically using advanced technology or imagined supernatural powers
kangaroo	n: a large marsupial native to Australia with powerful hind legs for jumping and carrying young in a pouch on the mother’s belly
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose