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Word	Meaning	Advanced
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
highbrow	adj: relating to or appealing to people who are highly educated or intellectual; involving or interested in serious artistic or cultural ideas
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
leviathan	n: a monstrous sea creature or marine animal, often used as a metaphorical term for something big, overbearing, or powerful
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
behead	v: to cut off the head of a person or animal
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
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
immediately	adv: now or without delay
clergy	n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church
abhor	v: to feel strong hatred or disgust towards something or someone; to loathe intensely
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
compartment	n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
liking	n: a positive feeling, preference, or inclination towards someone or something; a fondness or enjoyment of something; approval or satisfaction with someone or something
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
Newtonian	adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
generalize	v: to make something, such as a theory, idea, etc., more widespread or widely applicable based on what is true in some cases
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
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
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
freaky	adj: strange or unusual in a way that is frightening or unsettling
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
interlocking	adj: fitting or locking together in a way that makes a continuous and secure whole
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
untangle	v: to separate or straighten out something that is tangled, confused, or complicated; to clarify or make sense of something difficult to understand or explain
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
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
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
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.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
postmodern	adj: relating to or characterized by a rejection of objective truth and global cultural narratives and instead emphasizing the role of personal interpretation
lively	adj: full of energy and activity; animated
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
sill	n: a horizontal piece of material, such as wood or stone, that forms the bottom of a window or door frame; a narrow shelf or ledge at the bottom of a window or door
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
amateur	adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
potassium	n: a chemical element with the symbol K, atomic number 19, that is essential for the functioning of living organisms
chlorine	n: a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17, a greenish-yellow gas that is highly reactive and used in a variety of applications, including as a bleach and disinfectant
preside	v: to be in charge of or to lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
puffy	adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas;
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
admonish	v: to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to scold or criticize someone for their behavior or actions; to advise or urge someone to do something
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
unreasonable	adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
nit	n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
readily	adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
syrup	n: a sweet, thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit, spices, or other ingredients
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
throwback	n: a person or thing that is reminiscent of a past era or an earlier time; a retro or nostalgic item or concept
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
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
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
nucleotide	n: a basic structural unit or building block of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) consisting of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, or uracil), which combine to form the genetic code and carry information within cells
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
gel	n: a semi-solid substance, often transparent or translucent, that is used in various products from personal care to food to medicine, and which typically consists of a gelling agent that thickens the liquid
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
inquisitive	adj: curious and interested in learning or finding out about things; questioning or prying into matters that are not one’s concern; curious or nosy
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
dud	n: any product, project, or person that doesn’t perform or live up to expectations; a rejected or useless item, especially an explosive device that fails to detonate
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
skyline	n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
variability	n: the fact or quality of something being likely to vary
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
nanoscale	adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
fiasco	n: a complete failure or debacle, often resulting from poor planning, execution, or unforeseen circumstances
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
guarded	adj: cautious and careful in one’s actions or speech; not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; protected or defended against danger or risk
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
dummy	n: a model or imitation of something that is used as a substitute; a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or acting foolishly
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
overheat	v: to become too hot, or to cause something to become too hot
misinterpret	v: to understand or explain something in the wrong way
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
ozone	n: a poisonous gas with the chemical formula O3, which has a strong smell
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter