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Word	Meaning	Advanced
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
uneven	adj: not level or flat; not balanced or symmetrical
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
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
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
deform	v: to change or distort the shape or appearance of something; to become misshapen or distorted
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
elegance	n: the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
agility	n: the ability to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled
dexterity	n: skill and speed in performing physical tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness in dealing with situations or problems
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
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
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
hummingbird	n: a small bird with a highly specialized beak and wings that allow it to hover in place, known for its rapid wingbeats and ability to fly in any direction
versatile	adj: able to do many things in different fields; having many talents
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
actuate	v: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
dielectric	adj: of or relating to a type of material that is a poor conductor of electricity, often used as an insulator in electronics; not allowing electric charges to flow easily through it
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
voltage	n: the difference in the force of an electric current between two points
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
deformity	n: a physical abnormality or distortion
biceps	n: a muscle located in the upper arm that enables the arm to bend at the elbow
flex	v: to show off one’s strength, power, or possessions; to bend or be capable of bending easily
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
entirely	adv: completely
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
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
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
raspberry	n: a sweet and tart edible fruit that grows on bushes, usually with a soft red or black color and a rough texture on the outside
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
replace	v: to take the place of something
hydra	n: a freshwater polyp with a tubular body and several tentacles; (of mythology) a serpentine monster with many heads that regrow when cut off; a problem or a situation that is difficult to overcome because it multiplies or gets worse as soon as one aspect of it is solved or eliminated
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
electrostatic	adj: relating to the static electric charge produced by friction or other means; describing the behavior of insulators and conductors in electrical systems
geometry	n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
conductor	n: someone who leads the performance of musicians or a piece of music; (in physics) an object, substance, or material that readily allows the flow of electricity, heat, etc.
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
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
quadrant	n: a quarter of a circle or sphere or any of the four parts of an area divided by two intersecting lines or planes
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
superhuman	adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
compatible	adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
improve	v: to make or become better
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
lifelike	adj: resembling or appearing similar to something alive or real, often realistically or vividly; convincing or authentic in appearance or behavior
prosthetic	adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
anti-aging	adj: designed to prevent or reverse the effects of aging, often referring to cosmetic or medical interventions intended to improve skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, or promote overall wellness in older adults
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract