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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
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 | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
terribly | adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
interior | n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
snapshot | n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly | |
crux | n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
slug | n: a common name for any terrestrial gastropod mollusk that appears to lack a shell with soft and black or brown color; a bullet, a shot of alcoholic drink | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
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 | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
parietal | adj: relating to or situated near the wall of a body cavity; of, relating to, or involving the walls or outer surfaces of an organ or structure | |
junction | n: a point where two or more things meet or come together, particularly roads, railways, or rivers; a place or time of joining or combining | |
logical | adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason | |
activate | v: make something start working, more active or dynamic | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
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 | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
pirate | n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
continuation | n: the act of carrying something on over time without interruption | |
ante | n: a mandatory bet or contribution made by all players in a game of cards or gambling as a prerequisite for participation; any initial or essential action or investment required for a particular endeavor | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
naughty | adj: badly behaved; disobedient | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
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 | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
powder | n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
deadly | adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
permissive | adj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
unsurprising | adj: not surprising, and what was expected; able to be predicted | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
magnetic | adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel | |
stimulation | n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
temporarily | adv: for a limited time only or not permanently | |
disorganize | v: to disrupt or destroy the systematic order or function of something | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
involuntary | adj: acting or done without or against one’s will | |
contraction | n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount | |
applied | adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
remains | n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal | |
reconsider | v: to think about a decision or opinion again to | |
alarming | adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing | |
pentagon | n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
surreptitious | adj: kept secret or done in a way that avoids attention, often because it is seen as dishonest or inappropriate | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
defendant | n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
jury | n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task | |
recommendation | n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
idealist | n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
uniquely | adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
notion | n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent |