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Word	Meaning	Advanced
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
handwritten	adj: written with a pen or pencil rather than typed
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
identical	adj: being the exact same one
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
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
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
subtraction	n: the process or action of removing one number from another; the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities
instantly	adv: immediately
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
clerical	adj: relating to the clergy (= the official leaders of the religious activities) or the work of a clerk; of or relating to the clergy
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
discerning	adj: able to make good judgments about what is true or right
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
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
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
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
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
irritate	v: to annoy, provoke, or cause resentment or anger in someone; to inflame or make sore
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
improve	v: to make or become better
text-to-speech	adj: relating to a computer or software system that converts written text into a spoken audio output
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
biotechnology	n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
pedagogy	n: the method or art of teaching or instructing, especially as an academic subject or profession
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
foggy	adj: characterized by or filled with dense clouds of mist or fog; unclear or hazy, as in thought or memory
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
improper	adj: not following established conventions or norms for appropriate behavior, manners, or conduct; inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular situation or context
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
accountant	n: a person whose job is to keep financial records and accounts for a person or organization
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
granny	n: a grandmother; an older adult, especially one who is seen as conservative or cautious, often used as a term of affection or familiarity
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
amateur	adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
reptilian	adj: resembling or characteristic of reptiles, a diverse group of cold-blooded animals that are characterized by their scaly skin, internal fertilization, and typically laying eggs on land; cold-blooded; crafty or treacherous
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
prefrontal	adj: in or about the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
broadband	n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
gingerbread	n: a type of cake or cookie that is made with ginger, molasses, and other spices and is often decorated with icing or candy; architectural details or moldings that are reminiscent of gingerbread decorations
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
sole	adj: only one of its kind; being the only existing or available one; (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
proton	n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive
tangent	n: a line or curve that intersects a circle or curved line at just one point without crossing through it; a completely different or unrelated topic or subject that diverts from the main discussion
meteorite	n: a solid object originating in outer space that reaches the Earth’s surface without completely vaporizing in the atmosphere; a rock that has fallen from space
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
mediator	n: a person who acts as an impartial third party to resolve a dispute or disagreement between two or more parties
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
practically	adv: almost or nearly
unmanned	adj: not having a human crew or operator, as in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned spacecraft
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds