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Word	Meaning	Advanced
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
server	n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
acoustic	adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
fungible	adj: able to be replaced or exchanged with another identical item; uniform and interchangeable in value or use
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
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
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
viscous	adj: having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; exhibiting resistance to flow
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
postscript	n: (also denoted as “P.S. “) an additional remark or note added at the end of a letter or other document after the main body has been completed; something that is added as an afterthought or supplemental information
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
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
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
computation	n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
multiplex	n: a cinema complex with several screens or theaters showing different films at the same time; an electronic device that allows several signals to be transmitted or processed simultaneously through a single channel; (adjective) relating to or consisting of multiple interconnected parts or elements
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
rearrange	v: to change the order or position of things already made; to change the time, date, or place of an event already planned
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
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
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
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
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
theorem	n: a statement or proposition that can be demonstrated or proved to be true, typically by logical or mathematical reasoning
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
unreliable	adj: not able to be trusted or depended on
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
transistor	n: a semiconductor device that can be used to amplify or switch electronic signals and power which is an essential component in modern electronics
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
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
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
artisan	n: a skilled craftsperson or worker who produces handmade or traditionally crafted items, often using specialized tools or techniques; someone who is skilled in a particular trade or craft
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
canon	n: a set of rules, principles, or standards by which something is judged or measured
premature	adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
folding	adj: capable of being folded or bent; having one or more sections that can be folded or collapsed for easier storage or transportation
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
metrology	n: the scientific study and measurement of measurements, standards, and units of physical quantities, particularly about their accuracy and precision
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
fidelity	n: faithfulness to a person, cause, or thing; loyalty or devotion to a duty or obligation; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something
organism	n: a tiny living thing
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
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
peptide	n: a molecule made up of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, found in the structure of proteins
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
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
nanoscale	adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
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
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
writ	n: a written legal order or command
supersonic	adj: relating to or having a speed above the speed of sound (roughly 767 miles per hour or 1,235 kilometers per hour at sea level)
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
excimer	n: a type of molecule that is formed through the combination of an excited atom or molecule with a ground-state atom or molecule, often used in medical and scientific applications, such as lasers and fluorescent dyes
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
sculptor	n: an artist who creates sculptures, three-dimensional objects, or forms
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
portable	adj: easily moved or carried; able to be transported from one location to another
silent	adj: without any or little sound
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
parrot	n: a tropical bird with a curved beak and the ability to mimic sounds, often kept as a pet and trained to copy the human voice
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
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
payroll	n: a list of a company’s employees and their salaries or wages; the total amount of money paid by a company to its employees regularly
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
personalize	v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
outreach	n: an effort to extend help or services to people who may not be aware of them, often in a targeted manner; the process of establishing connections and communication with a wider community or audience; (verb) to reach out or make contact with people or groups to offer help, support, or information
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
approximate	adj: nearly accurate or correct, but not completely so
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
electromagnetic	adj: of or relating to the magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
micron	n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms
numerical	adj: relating to, expressed, or denoted by a number
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
microsecond	n: one millionth (= 0.000,001) of a second
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
unused	adj: not being used, or never having been used
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
on-demand	adj: available as needed or requested, often referring to products or services that can be accessed or delivered instantly or with minimal delay
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
hands-on	adj: actively involved, practical; having hands involved in the doing or making of something
informal	adj: relaxed, casual, or unofficial in style or manner; not ceremonious or strict in adherence to rules or conventions; suitable for ordinary or everyday occasions
sensor	n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
conversion	n: the act or process of changing something from one thing to another; the state of being changed
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
cardboard	n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
mainframe	n: a large and powerful computer with a lot of memory used primarily by large organizations for critical applications
projection	n: the act of calculating or guessing, or the state of being estimated; any solid shape or object that juts out from something; an image on a screen cast from something
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
hush	v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
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.
outgrow	v: to grow too large for something; to grow taller or faster than another person
barn	n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
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
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction