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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
sludge | n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
toast | n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
hitchhike | v: to obtain a ride in a passing vehicle by signaling to the driver or waving one’s thumb; to travel by getting a free ride in someone else’s vehicle | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
populate | v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
villager | n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
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 | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
barely | adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort | |
Wikipedia | n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
dismay | n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
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 | |
copper | n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity | |
nickel | n: a silver-white metallic element with the symbol Ni, used in many alloys and as a coin; a United States coin worth one-twentieth of a dollar | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
mineral | n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | |
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 | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
vague | adj: not clearly expressed or understood | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
poster | n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it | |
nag | v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse | |
crease | n: a line or mark made by folding or wrinkling a surface or material; a slight ridge or fold in fabric or paper caused by pressing or folding | |
limestone | n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
terrific | adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent | |
decoration | n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements | |
miner | n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth | |
attraction | n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
ore | n: a naturally occurring mineral or rock from which a valuable substance, typically a metal, can be extracted through mining or other extraction methods | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
metallurgy | n: a branch of materials science and engineering that stands at metals’ physical and chemical properties, their compounds with other metals, and their mixtures, called alloys. | |
useless | adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result | |
woodcut | n: a print made by cutting a design into a block of wood and then inking the surface and pressing it onto paper | |
bellows | n: a device consisting of a bag or chamber with flexible sides that is expanded and contracted to draw in air through a valve and then force it out through a tube; a device used to blow air into a fire to make it burn more intensely | |
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 | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
furnace | n: an enclosed chamber for heating metal or glass to very high temperatures | |
microwave | n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly | |
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 | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
acidic | adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
isle | n: a small island, especially one in the sea | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
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 | |
insulate | v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc. | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
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 | |
jug | n: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
starch | n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
snail | n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body | |
hydrolyze | v: to break down or decompose a compound or substance by a chemical reaction with water, often resulting in the separation of its components | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
lateral | adj: relating to or situated on the side; moving or extending sideways; involving or relating to the transfer of information or responsibilities between individuals or departments within an organization | |
geologist | n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology | |
christen | v: to give a name to a baby at a Christian ceremony to welcome them into the Christian Church | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
epoch | n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
stratum | n: a layer or level of something, usually referring to a layer of rock or soil in the Earth’s crust | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
radioactive | adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
axion | n: a hypothetical elementary particle that is a constituent of dark matter and has properties similar to those of neutrinos but with a much greater mass | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
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 | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials | |
insulation | n: the act or process of covering something to stop heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this | |
insistent | adj: characterized by a persistent and forceful demand or urging; unyielding or uncompromising in one’s position or viewpoint; persistent in pursuit of a goal or objective | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
volt | n: a unit of measurement for electrical potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the force required to move one ampere of electric charge through one ohm of resistance | |
homemade | adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
partial | adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much |