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Word	Meaning	Advanced
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
constantly	adv: all the time
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
irk	v: to irritate, annoy, or bother someone; to provoke a feeling of frustration, exasperation, or mild anger
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
landline	n: (also “wireline”) a telephone line that transmits and receives signals through a physical wire or cable network, as opposed to a cellular or satellite connection
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
typewriter	n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over
dispense	v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
niece	n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
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
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
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
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
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
pygmy	adj: relating to or characteristic of a group of small-statured people inhabiting certain regions in Africa; referring to something very small in size or scale
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
silent	adj: without any or little sound
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
awhile	adv: for a short time; a little while
react	v: to take action in response to something
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
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
lifelike	adj: resembling or appearing similar to something alive or real, often realistically or vividly; convincing or authentic in appearance or behavior
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
childlike	adj: resembling or characteristic of a child, particularly in being innocent, trusting, or naive
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
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
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
replace	v: to take the place of something
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
cutout	n: a shape or outline that has been cut or carved out of a material, such as cardboard or wood; a person or thing that has been removed or eliminated from a group or situation; a hole or gap in a fenced or barricaded area for access or viewing
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
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
equilibrium	n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
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
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
fur	n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
optics	n: the academic study of vision and light
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
blob	n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
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
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
seam	n: a line of stitching or joining where two pieces of fabric or material are united; also, a narrow furrow or fissure in rock or soil
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known