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Word	Meaning	Advanced
steam-powered	adj: powered by steam, typically referring to machinery or systems that use steam as a source of energy or propulsion
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
lug	v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion
refuel	v: to put additional fuel into a plane, ship, car, etc.
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
combustion	n: the act or process of burning something
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
foul	adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
muffler	n: a device used to reduce or silence the noise produced by the exhaust gases of a vehicle or machine; a scarf or wrap worn around the neck to keep warm
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
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
vibration	n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
smog	n: a type of air pollution that forms a mixture of smoke and fog resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels, industrial activity, and motor vehicle emissions in urban areas
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
increasingly	adv: more and more
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
nickel	n: a silver-white metallic element with the symbol Ni, used in many alloys and as a coin; a United States coin worth one-twentieth of a dollar
hydride	n: a compound that contains a hydrogen anion; a chemical compound formed when hydrogen bonds with another element, such as lithium or magnesium
lithium	n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
regulatory	adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
automaker	n: a company or manufacturer that produces automobiles, cars, and other motor vehicles
regulator	n: a person or thing that controls or balances something; a person or an organization that is responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
upfront	adj: frank and honest; (adverb) (of payment) in advance
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
replace	v: to take the place of something
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult