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radioactive | adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
barrel | n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume | |
gush | v: to flow or pour out rapidly and in large quantities | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
debris | n: broken or torn fragments of something | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
pacific | adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
terribly | adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much | |
remediate | v: to correct, repair, or improve a problem or pitfall, often in a technological, environmental, or medical context | |
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 | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
tack | n: a method of changing the course of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind so that the wind switches from one side of the vessel to the other; a course of action or strategy, particularly in politics or business; (verb) to fasten or attach something, such as pinning or nailing an object in place | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
intercept | v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
rudder | n: a flat, vertical blade at the rear of a vessel that can be turned horizontally to steer the vessel by changing its direction of movement; a device used in aircraft to control its yaw (side-to-side movement) | |
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 | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
maneuver | n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
hull | n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
jibe | v: to be in agreement; to fit together smoothly; (noun) a taunting or insulting remark; an action that is in accord or agreement with something else | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
inflate | v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
ratio | n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
automated | adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
bladder | n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile | |
inflated | adj: swollen or blown up, especially with air or gas; excessively or unreasonably high | |
ballast | n: heavy material, usually stones or sand, used to stabilize a ship or other structure; anything that provides stability or support | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
trajectory | n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
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 | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
turbulence | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
slap | v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
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 | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
sterile | adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
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 | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
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 | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
setup | n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
garage | n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car | |
fundraise | v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms | |
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 | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
mast | n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
shape-shifter | n: a mythical or fictional being that can change its form or appearance, particularly about animals or supernatural creatures | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
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 | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
greenwashing | n: the practice of making deceptive or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service to appeal to eco-conscious consumers | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
upgrade | v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard | |
controller | n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting | |
tablet | n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
torpedo | n: a weapon that is designed to be launched from a ship, submarine, or aircraft and that is propelled through the water by a motor | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
swarm | n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface |