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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
cache | n: a collection of items hidden away or stored for future use; (computer science) memory that is set aside as buffer storage that is frequently updated | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
crust | n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
magnetic | adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel | |
phosphorescence | n: a form of luminescence that continues to emit light after direct exposure to a light source has ended; a glowing or luminous quality, often associated with living organisms or minerals | |
conductivity | n: the quality of a material’s ability to conduct electricity, heat, etc. | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
vibration | n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
feasible | adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved | |
pit | n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
swath | n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
palladium | n: chemical element with the symbol Pd and atomic number 46, which is a rare and lustrous metallic element often used in alloys, electronics, and catalytic converters | |
aluminum | n: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts | |
platinum | n: a dense, precious, silvery-white metal with the atomic number 78 and the symbol Pt that is highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, often used in jewelry, coins, and industrial applications | |
tungsten | n: a hard, dense metallic element with the symbol W (from its German name, Wolfram) and atomic number 74, which has high melting and boiling points, often used in electrical wiring, light bulb filaments, and other high-stress applications | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
magnesium | n: a silvery-white metal with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, which is the eighth-most abundant element in the Earth’s crust and is used in the production of various alloys, as well as in biomedical research and as an important nutrient for plants and animals | |
lithium | n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder | |
silica | n: a hard, brittle mineral that occurs as silicon dioxide in various forms such as quartz, opal, or flint, commonly used in various industrial applications, such as as an abrasive or filler | |
potassium | n: a chemical element with the symbol K, atomic number 19, that is essential for the functioning of living organisms | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
large-scale | adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity | |
displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
laborer | n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks | |
petroleum | n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
entwine | v: to twist or interlace two or more things or objects together; to interweave or interconnect in a complex way; to become deeply involved or entangled with another person or group | |
inextricable | adj: unable to be separated or escaped from | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
conundrum | n: a confusing and difficult problem or question | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
bounty | n: a reward offered for capturing or killing someone or for accomplishing a specific task | |
swift | adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
e-waste | n: electronic waste, particularly discarded electronic equipment such as computers, smartphones, and televisions | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
refurbish | v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance | |
scrutiny | n: careful and detailed examination | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
export | v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
underpaid | adj: paid less than a fair or reasonable wage | |
disassemble | v: to take apart, dismantle, or separate a device, machine, or other objects into its parts or components | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
mercury | n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
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 | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
leach | v: to remove or drain away something from a material, usually by seeping or filtering, such as chemicals from soil or minerals from rock | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
assemblage | n: a collection or gathering of things or persons; a group or ensemble of items that have been brought together in a particular way | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people |