Word Bank 40 – Superconductor

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02. astounding means very surprising or shocking, leaving people amazed.
11. perceiving means noticing, observing, or recognizing something through the senses or understanding.
09. resonance means a strong and lasting impact or effect, often in terms of emotions or ideas.
05. christened means given a name, often in a formal or ceremonial way.
06. fervent means showing strong and passionate feelings or enthusiasm.
13. paradigm means a typical example or model of something, a widely accepted way of thinking or doing things.
01. skeptical means doubtful or unsure about something, questioning its validity or truth.
07. envisioned means imagined or pictured something in one’s mind as a future possibility.
04. captivated means completely fascinated or deeply interested in something.
10. crescendo means a gradual increase in intensity or volume, reaching a peak.
08. ambient means relating to the surrounding environment or conditions.
12. elusive means difficult to find, understand, or achieve, often evading grasp.
03. unequivocally means in a clear and definite manner, without any doubt or ambiguity.
[ardent] means having intense or enthusiastic feelings towards something.

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09. grail means a highly sought-after or coveted goal or achievement
20. buzz means a lively and energetic atmosphere or excitement; a widespread discussion or interest
16. frenzy means a state of wild and uncontrolled excitement or activity
01. transmuting means changing or transforming something into another form
14. enchanting means charming, delightful, or captivating in a magical or appealing way
07. aura means a distinctive quality or feeling that surrounds a person, place, or thing
12. engendering means causing or giving rise to a particular feeling, situation, or condition
10. immense means extremely large or vast in size, degree, or extent
19. vanguards means leaders or pioneers at the forefront of a movement or trend
06. euphoric means extremely happy, joyful, or elated
15. unabating means continuing without diminishing in strength or intensity
03. unveil means reveal or make something known for the first time
08. holy means sacred or highly revered, often related to religious or spiritual significance
11. surge means a sudden and strong increase or rise, often in quantity or intensity
04. succinct means brief and concise, using few words to convey information
18. enthralling means captivating, holding one’s attention in a compelling manner
17. erudite means having great knowledge or learning in a particular field
02. avenue means a way or means of approaching or reaching something
13. saga means a long and complex story or sequence of events
05. elicited means drew out or prompted a response or reaction from someone
[disseminate] means spread or distribute information, ideas, or knowledge widely

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10. stirred means aroused, evoked, or provoked certain emotions or reactions
05. nuances means subtle differences or distinctions, especially in meaning or expression
02. discerning means having good judgment, being able to recognize and understand subtle differences
14. meticulously means very carefully and precisely, paying great attention to detail
11. odyssey means a long and adventurous journey or experience
09. legitimate means genuine, conforming to the law or rules, valid
13. fervor means intense and passionate enthusiasm or excitement
06. dearth means a scarcity or lack of something
08. coveted means strongly desired or sought after, often with envy
04. threshold means a point or level at which something begins or changes
01. belies means contradicts or goes against the appearance or impression of something
12. enshrouding means covering or surrounding with a veil or cloak, hiding or concealing
07. hailing means coming from or originating from a particular place or source
03. proffered means offered or presented for consideration or acceptance
[caveats] means warnings or precautions about potential problems or limitations
[astutely] means keenly, with sharp insight or intelligence

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03. lattice means a regular arrangement of points, objects, or components, often forming a grid-like pattern
07. spirited means energetic, lively, or enthusiastic
09. ascertain means find out or determine something with certainty
04. reminiscent means bringing to mind similar things from the past, evoking memories or similarities
06. preprint means a version of a research paper made available before formal peer review
02. subtle means not obvious, delicate, or not easily noticeable
10. traits means distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person or thing
05. converges means comes together or aligns with, reaches a common point or conclusion
01. apatite means a type of mineral that is commonly found in rocks and can contain various elements
08. prudent means careful, cautious, or sensible in making decisions
[exuberance] means a state of being full of energy, excitement, or enthusiasm