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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
dispose | v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away | |
poisonous | adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction | |
mushroom | n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
egregious | adj: outstandingly bad or shocking; conspicuously or outrageously bad or reprehensible | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
disposable | adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
petrol | n: a flammable liquid made from petroleum that is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines, commonly known as gasoline in North America | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
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 | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
gyre | n: a circular or spiral motion, particularly a vortex or large-scale system of rotating ocean currents | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
compatible | adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched | |
foul | adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad | |
respiratory | adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air | |
circulatory | adj: relating to the system that moves blood through the body, which includes the heart, arteries, and veins | |
prolific | adj: producing many works, results, or offspring | |
styrene | n: a colorless, flammable liquid used in the production of resins, plastics, and synthetic rubber, which has a distinctive sweet smell and is commonly found in products like foam insulation or disposable cups | |
benzene | n: a colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon compound with a distinctive sweet odor; commonly used as an industrial solvent and as a starting material for the production of various chemicals | |
carcinogenic | adj: capable of causing cancer or promoting tumor growth; cancer-causing | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
feedstock | n: the raw material or substances that are used to make a product, particularly in industrial or manufacturing processes | |
petroleum | n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
finite | adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc. | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
strive | v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
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 | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
collector | n: a person who collects or gathers objects as a hobby or for personal interest; someone who accumulates or acquires a specific type of item | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
photon | n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
topsoil | n: the upper layer of soil that contains most of the nutrients and organic matter and is important for plant growth and cultivation; a shallow, loose layer of soil that can be easily removed or displaced by wind, water, or other factors | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
analogous | adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
mycelium | n: the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
seed | n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant | |
husk | n: the dry, outer covering of a seed, grain, or fruit, such as the shell of a nut or the skin of a corn kernel | |
biomass | n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
chitin | n: a tough, protective polysaccharide compound that forms the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of some fungi | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
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 | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
insulate | v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc. | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
moisture | n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance | |
vapor | n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
acoustics | n: a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
byproduct | n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
preferable | adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
enclosure | n: a wall, fence, or other barriers that surround an area, keeping it separate and protected | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
formulate | v: to create or develop a plan, system, theory, or formula; to express an idea or concept in a clear, precise manner | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
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 | |
buckwheat | n: a plant with triangular seeds that are used to make flour and other food products; a type of grain that is often gluten-free and has a distinctive nutty flavor | |
oat | n: a species of cereal grain that seed is grown for making porridge and other dishes or being fed to animals | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
pasteurize | v: to heat something (such as milk) to a specific temperature for a set amount of time to destroy microorganisms that can cause spoilage or illness; to make something safe for consumption or use by eliminating harmful bacteria or other pathogens | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
inoculate | v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
lid | n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
composite | adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
condense | v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated | |
lapse | n: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
shipment | n: a quantity of goods or cargo that is sent or transported from one place to another, especially by land, sea, or air; the act or process of sending or dispatching goods | |
buffer | n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
assembly | n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country | |
yield | n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
crustacean | n: a type of arthropod, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp, that has a hard outer shell or exoskeleton | |
clog | v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
descendant | n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties |