Vocabulary

• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• go on: To continue doing something
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• off key: Not in the correct key; not in tune.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
• crucial: Extremely important or necessary
• mental: Concerning the mind
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
• scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
• intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
• barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
• frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
• toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• flawless: With no imperfections or errors
• messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
• compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
• irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
• intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• civilization: A highly developed society
• isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
• equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
• vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
• anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
• analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
• niche: Small part of a market representing an opportunity
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• emotionally: In a way that shows your feelings
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• logical: Sensible; reasonable
• stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• optimize: To make as effective as possible
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• point: An item to be discussed
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
• infinitely: Continuing forever without end; very great
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• maze: Network of paths you have to make your way through
• person: Man, woman or child
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• ideal: Exactly right; could not be better
• jealousy: Unhappy feeling of wanting what someone else has
• muscle: Physical power
• partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
• aquarium: Building or tank for keeping fish and water plants
• intimidation: Being made to feel afraid or timid, as by threats
• blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
• labyrinth: Something complex and challenging to understand
• curate: To be in charge of selecting and caring for objects to be shown in a museum or to form part of a collection of art, an exhibition, etc.
• checklist: List of tasks and things to be checked
• debug: To locate and correct errors in a computer program
• gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
• supercomputer: Very powerful computer