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Word	Meaning	Advanced
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
paperback	n: a book that is bound in paper covers, often a less expensive or more portable alternative to a hardcover book
secondhand	adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
exhilarate	v: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
partake	v: to participate or share in something; to consume or enjoy food or drink
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
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
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
intrepid	adj: courageous and not afraid of danger or difficulties
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
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
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
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
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
ambient	adj: relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a particular atmosphere or mood, often through sound or lighting
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
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
silent	adj: without any or little sound
entirely	adv: completely
cavern	n: a large, natural underground space
candlelight	n: light provided by a candle or candles
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
neutrino	n: a very small and electrically neutral particle with a very small mass that rarely reacts with other matter
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
megaton	n: a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT
gigaton	n: a unit of explosive energy equal to one billion tons of TNT (= a powerful, yellow explosive substance); one billion tons
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
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
submersible	adj: able to be operated or used underwater; capable of being submerged in water or other liquid
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
underneath	adv: under or below something else
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
shack	n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
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
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
stratosphere	n: the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending from about 7 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, containing the ozone layer
payload	n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
falcon	n: a bird of prey characterized by its sharp talons and hooked beak; typically having a long tail and wingspan and known for its swift and agile flight
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
remnant	n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something
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
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
helium	n: a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas series in the periodic table
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
barefoot	adj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
end-to-end	adj: extending the full length of something, from one end to the other; covering the entire process or procedure without interruption or disconnect
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
observatory	n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
juxtaposition	n: the act or an instance of placing two or more things close to one another, often to highlight a contrast or comparison between them
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
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
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible