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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
unnatural | adj: not in accordance with the normal or natural order or not normal, typical, or expected | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
depressed | adj: sad and without any hope | |
tinnitus | n: a ringing, buzzing, or other noise in the ears or head that is not caused by an external sound source; often associated with hearing loss or damage to the ear | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
wiggle | v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements | |
rattle | v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
biomimetics | n: the study of natural systems and structures to create new technologies or improve existing ones | |
adaptive | adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions | |
submarine | n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
imitate | v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something | |
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 | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
spinning | n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn | |
propeller | n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
untethered | adj: not tied or secured to anything; free to move or roam without restriction or confinement | |
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 | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
deform | v: to change or distort the shape or appearance of something; to become misshapen or distorted | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
aquatic | adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
contraction | n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
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 | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
thigh | n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg | |
laminate | n: a material made by bonding together two or more layers of different materials, often used in furniture or flooring | |
pouch | n: a small bag or container with a drawstring or zipper used to carry small items; a small sac or pocket within an organ or tissue in the body | |
conductivity | n: the quality of a material’s ability to conduct electricity, heat, etc. | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
inject | v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube) | |
electrode | n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region | |
squeeze | v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
voltage | n: the difference in the force of an electric current between two points | |
antagonistic | adj: characterized by opposition or hostility towards someone or something, often used to describe a confrontational or aggressive attitude | |
hull | n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects | |
spine | n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column | |
alternate | adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
tedious | adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature | |
fabricate | v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
optimize | v: to make the best or most effective use of something | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
interpolation | n: the insertion of something, such as a word or phrase, into a text or speech; the estimation of a value within an existing set of data by calculating values that are based on surrounding known values | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
lasting | adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
standalone | adj: (of computer hardware or software) able to operate the system without being connected to other hardware or software; (also stand-alone) capable of working independently | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
biodegrade | v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
pollute | v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known |