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Word	Meaning	Advanced
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
unsolved	adj: not yet understood, explained, or resolved; remaining a mystery or enigma
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
velvet	n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
irritating	adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
unaccountable	adj: not able to be explained or justified, often in a way that suggests something suspicious or dishonest is going on; not responsible or answerable for one’s actions or behavior
genie	n: in Islamic mythology, a supernatural spirit that is usually depicted as being bound to serve a human master and possessing magical powers; a creature or a force that can grant wishes or fulfill desires
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
misinterpret	v: to understand or explain something in the wrong way
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
odor	n: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
synapse	n: the fact or state of failing to finish an activity and of stopping using, making, or doing it
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
photoreceptor	n: a specialized cell in the retina of the eye that responds to light and enables vision; there are two types of photoreceptor cells – rods and cones – that are responsible for different aspects of vision
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
cube	n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
glowing	adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
dimple	n: a small natural indentation or crease, particularly on the surface of the skin, such as on the face or the back of the hand
glossy	adj: having a smooth, shiny surface or finish; characterized by an attractive, polished appearance; often used to describe photographs or printed materials with a high-quality finish
flightless	adj: unable to fly, either because of a physical lack of wings or because of an inability to sustain flight
alight	adj: lighted up by or as by fire or flame; (verb) to come down
outback	n: the remote and sparsely populated interior of Australia, typically characterized by arid deserts and scrubland
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
tickle	v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
dwell	v: to live or reside in a particular place; to think, speak, or write at length on a particular subject; to linger or remain as if unwilling to leave
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
well-fed	adj: having a plentiful and nutritious diet; being sufficiently nourished, and not experiencing hunger or malnourishment
fitness	n: the quality or state of being physically fit and healthy; the ability to perform physical tasks and activities with ease and efficiency
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
veridical	adj: relating to or characterized by truth or reality; corresponding accurately to facts or reality; truthful, genuine, or authentic
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
desktop	n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
rectangular	adj: having four right angles and opposite sides that are equal in length
diode	n: an electronic component that conducts current primarily in one direction and typically has two electrodes or terminals
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
byte	n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
physic	n: a medicine or drug used to treat or alleviate illnesses; the practice of medicine or healing
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
magnify	v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder
pixel	n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
spacetime	n: a four-dimensional continuum consisting of three dimensions of space and one dimension of time, used to describe the physical universe according to Einstein’s theory of general relativity
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
causal	adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
bishop	n: a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy who holds spiritual and administrative authority over a geographic region or diocese; a chess piece that moves diagonally and is marked with a symbol resembling a bishop’s hat
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
deist	n: a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being or creator but rejects traditional religious doctrines and revelations, relying on reason and observation instead
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge