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Word	Meaning	Advanced
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
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
contour	n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
vicissitude	n: a change or variation in circumstances or fortune, often characterized by ups and downs, fluctuations, or unexpected shifts; a succession of changing or alternating events or conditions
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
precipice	n: a steep cliff, especially one that is high and has a vertical or nearly vertical face
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
topography	n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features
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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
sensibility	n: mental responsiveness and awareness toward something
ossify	v: to become hardened like bone; to become rigid, inflexible, or resistant to change
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
transatlantic	adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
stealth	n: the quality of remaining hidden or undetected; the ability to move or act with great secrecy and subtlety
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
negate	v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something
aeronautics	n: the science or art of designing, building, and flying aircraft
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
proctor	n: a person who supervises or monitors an examination, often ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing cheating; a person who oversees the conduct of others, particularly in an educational or professional setting
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
formerly	adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
writ	n: a written legal order or command
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
illegible	adj: unable to be read or deciphered; unclear or indistinctly written; not legible due to poor handwriting, printing, or condition
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
shuffle	v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps
twilight	n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset
gag	v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
oversight	n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
firmware	n: a type of software that is embedded in electronic devices or hardware and is responsible for controlling or managing the device’s specific functions or operations
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
handy	adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
quantifiable	adj: able to be measured, expressed, or quantified in numerical or statistical terms
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
awry	adv: in a wrong or crooked position; out of order; amiss
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
far-fetched	adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
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
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
microsecond	n: one millionth (= 0.000,001) of a second
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
polo	n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
optic	adj: relating to vision or the eyes; relating to or involving light or optics
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
dynamite	n: a powerful explosive made from nitroglycerin, typically used in construction and mining; something that causes strong, sudden reactions or changes
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
entanglement	n: involvement in a complicated or difficult situation; a tangled mass
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
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
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
terraform	v: to transform the environment or land of a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make it habitable for life, typically by introducing or modifying the atmosphere, temperature, or topography
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
uneasy	adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms