Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• have to: Must do
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• by eye: Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
• regardless of
• check out
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• chaotic: Utterly confused
• psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
• formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
• section: A part of a whole
• obscure: To hide something to make it difficult to be seen
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• due: When something is required or expected
• calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• preference: Something that is liked/wanted more than another
• unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
• proportion: A part of a whole thing
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
• ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• perpetuate: To make something continue for a long time
• entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
• cosmetic: Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• approximate: About; not exact but close
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• rectangle: Four-sided geometrical shape with all right angles
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• slew: To turn and move suddenly in another direction
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
• add: To include as well
• blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
• bogus: Not genuine; false
• hindu: Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
• sunflower: Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers