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Word	Meaning	Advanced
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
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
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
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
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
incredulous	adj: unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical, doubtful
dispassionate	adj: not influenced by strong emotions or personal feelings; objective and impartial; characterized by rationality and objectivity rather than being driven by subjective biases or emotions
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
whoop	v: to shout or cry out loudly, often in celebration or excitement; to make an exuberant noise
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
observatory	n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
tedious	adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
hominid	n: a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
underneath	adv: under or below something else
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
eavesdrop	v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
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
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
reckon	v: to think or believe something
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
improve	v: to make or become better
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
consequently	adv: as a result or outcome of something
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
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
haystack	n: a large mound of hay, usually stacked in a conical or cylindrical shape, used for animal feed or bedding
teaspoon	n: a small spoon used to stir or measure out small amounts of some ingredients, typically sugar, salt, or spices, in cooking or serving
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
overwork	v: to work excessively hard or too much; the condition of working excessively or beyond one’s capacity, leading to fatigue, stress, and illness
card-carrying	n: referring to someone who is a recognized and active member of a particular group or organization, often implying a strong dedication or loyalty
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
virtually	adv: almost completely
kitten	n: a young cat
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
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
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
pessimistic	adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
occupant	n: a person who lives or works at a particular place for a long time or who was born there
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
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
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
weasel	n: a small carnivorous mammal with a long and slender body, short legs, and a long and narrow head, known for its ability to hunt rodents and small animals; someone who behaves in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or cunning manner
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
transmitter	n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals
substantially	adv: to a great extent or degree
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
hyperbole	n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
conceivable	adj: imaginable or possible to understand or believe in the mind
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
hazy	adj: not clear due to a lack of recollection, comprehension, or detail; unsure or perplexed about something
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
comprehensible	adj: able to be understood or grasped by the mind; clear and understandable
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
nifty	adj: attractive and stylish; clever and ingenious; neat and handy
frivolous	adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
hive	n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
deplorable	adj: deserving strong condemnation or censure; shocking, shameful, or very bad
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
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
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
abduct	v: to take someone away illegally to an undisclosed location by force, usually to extract a ransom
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
homeopathy	n: a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of “like cures like,” in which the symptoms of an ailment are treated with highly diluted substances that are known to produce similar symptoms in healthy individuals
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
validity	n: the state or quality of being true, correct, justified, or legally recognized
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
doctoral	adj: of or relating to doctorate (= the highest degree from a university) or the achievement of a doctorate
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
boson	n: a type of subatomic particle that follows Bose-Einstein statistics, which determine how identical particles with integer spins behave
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
franc	n: the currency used in some countries, including Switzerland, France, and formerly Belgium
comprehend	v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
analogous	adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
gerbil	n: a small, burrowing rodent often kept as a pet, known for its long hind legs, soft fur, and long tail
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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
guise	n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
anecdotal	adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
alto	n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
hexagon	n: a six-sided polygon with six angles and six sides of equal length
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
huff	n: a fit of anger, annoyance, or resentment; a state of irritation or sulking; (verb) to exhale forcefully or audibly in a show of annoyance, anger, or frustration
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
payoff	n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk