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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
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 | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
scoot | v: to move or glide along quickly and smoothly on a surface, especially on a scooter or similar device | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
drill | n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
enthusiast | n: a person having a strong liking for something | |
amateur | adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
ford | n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
dale | n: a valley or a broad, low area between hills or mountains, often with a stream or river running through it | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
swinging | adj: characterized by a lively, energetic, or rhythmic movement; enjoyable and exciting, often referring to music, social events, or a carefree lifestyle | |
barely | adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort | |
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 | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
arc | n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
remake | v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work | |
bra | n: a woman’s undergarment designed to support the breasts | |
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 | |
radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
bass | n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes | |
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 | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
choir | n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral | |
hooked | adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
subversive | adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
commonplace | adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest | |
remark | n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation | |
narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
fare | n: the price paid for travel on a particular mode of transportation, such as a train, bus, or plane; the cost of admission or entrance to an event or location | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
reel | n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
precede | v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space | |
psychopath | n: a person with an extreme personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and ethical values; often associated with manipulative and deceitful behavior, impulsivity, and risk-taking tendencies | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
archer | n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
garage | n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
passion | n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction | |
automobile | n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods | |
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 | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
expertise | n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
capability | n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
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 | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
notify | v: to inform, alert, or give notice to someone about something, often formally or in writing | |
alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
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 | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
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 | |
bracket | n: projecting support or fixture used to attach or bear weight; a small shelf or ledge; a punctuation mark ( [ ] ) used to enclose words, numbers, or symbols | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
radar | n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
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 | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
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 | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
off-the-shelf | adj: of or relating to a product or solution that is readily available and does not require customization or special ordering; typically used in contrast to products that are tailor-made or bespoke | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
specialized | adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
tinker | v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way | |
reshape | v: to change the form or structure of something | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose |