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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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miner | n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
drape | v: to arrange or hang cloth or clothing loosely over something, typically in a decorative way; to cover or decorate loosely with material | |
blazing | adj: burning and emitting intense heat and light; powerful and impressive | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
astrophysics | n: the branch of physics concerned with the study of the properties and behavior of celestial objects and the physical processes that govern the behavior and evolution of the universe | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
magnetic | adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
proton | n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
molten | adj: in a liquid state as a result of being heated | |
circulate | v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
convect | v: to transfer heat or energy through a fluid, typically by means of currents; to cause something to rise or move by means of heat or fluid motion | |
plasma | n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
swirl | v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
sunspot | n: a temporary dark patch that appears on the Sun’s surface as a result of reduced surface temperature | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
strained | adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
configuration | n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
coronal | adj: of or relating to the corona (= the outermost region of the sun’s atmosphere); of or relating to or similar to the crown (= traditional head adornment, or hat worn by the reigning monarch) | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
eject | v: to force someone to put out or leave a particular place or position | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
permeate | v: to spread throughout; to pass through or penetrate every part of something | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
atmospheric | adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere | |
atom | n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus | |
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 | |
nitrogen | n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins | |
photon | n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
aurora | n: a natural appearance of colored light in Earth’s sky that is usually seen in high-latitude regions, especially around the Arctic and Antarctic | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
neutron | n: a subatomic particle with no electric charge that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
expel | v: to officially force someone to leave a school, organization, or country | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
harmless | adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm | |
rogue | n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
telegraph | n: a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
combustion | n: the act or process of burning something | |
railway | n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances | |
comparative | adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
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. | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
defenseless | adj: without protection or defense, vulnerable | |
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 | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
forecast | n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
capacitor | n: a device that is placed inside electronic equipment such as televisions and radios and that stores electrical charge | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
influx | n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
safeguard | v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss | |
overhead | n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky |