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Word	Meaning	Advanced
featureless	adj: lacking distinctive qualities, characteristics, or features; plain, unremarkable, or nondescript
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
saucer	n: a small, shallow dish with a slightly raised edge or rim used for holding a cup or as a decorative object; a flying object that is often associated with UFO sightings
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
spacecraft	n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments
misinterpret	v: to understand or explain something in the wrong way
flit	v: to move quickly and lightly from place to place, often without purpose or direction; to flutter or dart quickly, like a bird or insect
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
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
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
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
wormhole	n: a hypothetical tunnel or passage through space and time, permitting quicker travel across vast distances than would normally be possible
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
extrapolation	n: the act of estimating or inferring something based on known information or data, often beyond the range of the available information or data; a projection or projection of trends or patterns into the future
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
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
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
intergalactic	adj: existing or occurring between different galaxies (= an independent group of stars)
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
far-fetched	adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
habitable	adj: able to be lived in, suitable or fit for living in, providing sufficient conditions for survival and well-being
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
amino	n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
interstellar	adj: relating to or located in the space between stars
exoplanet	n: a planet that orbits a star outside of the solar system
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
captivity	n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
raven	n: a large, glossy black bird that is a species of a crow; a person with jet-black hair, sometimes used as an adjective to describe such hair
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
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
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
silent	adj: without any or little sound
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
infer	v: to form an opinion or conclude that something is true based on existing facts
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
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
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
geophysical	adj: relating to the physical characteristics and processes of the Earth and its surrounding atmospheres, such as geology, meteorology, and oceanography
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
clement	adj: mild, merciful, or forgiving in temperament or actions; lenient
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
prevailing	adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
tilt	v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side
rotation	n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
multicellular	adj: characterized by the presence of multiple or many cells, as opposed to unicellular (having only one cell)
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
eon	n: (also aeon) an indefinite long period of time; the longest division of geological time scale
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
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
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
wistful	adj: expressing a feeling of vague, sad, or inconsolable longing
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire