Scientific Breakthroughs

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun an achievement that requires great skill or strength

verb to perform a remarkable or difficult act

  • The scientist's groundbreaking feat in genetic engineering revolutionized the field.
  • Did you see that amazing feat in the basketball game last night?
  • That skateboard trick was a sick feat, dude!
  • Overcoming her fear of public speaking was a feat in itself.

noun a period of greatness, success, or prosperity in a particular field or activity

  • The Renaissance is often referred to as a golden age of art and culture.
  • Back in the golden age of Hollywood, movie stars were larger than life.
  • The 90s were definitely the golden age of hip hop.
  • For many, childhood is seen as a golden age of innocence and wonder.

adjective describing the highest quality or degree; surpassing all others in importance, extent, or degree

  • Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.
  • Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever!
  • That movie was the greatest, I loved it!
  • Her kindness knows no bounds, she has the greatest heart.

noun a forward movement or progress

verb to approach someone with romantic or sexual intentions

  • The company is looking for new ways to make advances in technology.
  • I heard John is trying to make advances with Sarah.
  • He's been trying to make advances on her for weeks now.
  • In order to succeed, we must make advances in our approach to problem-solving.

noun a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area

verb to develop or be the first to use or apply a new method, area of knowledge, or activity

  • The pioneer of modern medicine made groundbreaking discoveries in the field.
  • She's a real pioneer in the tech industry, always coming up with new ideas.
  • That guy is a pioneer when it comes to skateboarding tricks.
  • As a pioneer of change, she challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations.

adjective relating to or involving a revolution; characterized by or causing radical change or innovation

  • The invention of the internet was a revolutionary development in the field of communication.
  • The new smartphone model is truly revolutionary - it has so many cool features!
  • Dude, have you seen that new video game? It's totally revolutionary!
  • Her bold ideas sparked a revolutionary change in the way we think about problem-solving.

verb to go beyond the limits of; surpass; exceed

adjective going beyond the limits of ordinary experience; surpassing; exceeding

  • The artist's work is transcending traditional boundaries of art.
  • I feel like we're transcending to a whole new level of friendship.
  • Her music is transcending, it's like nothing I've ever heard before.
  • The sun was setting, transcending the sky with a beautiful array of colors.

adjective not expected or anticipated; unexpected

  • The unexpected arrival of the guests was an unlooked for surprise.
  • I got an unlooked for bonus at work today, totally unexpected!
  • Dude, that party last night was unlooked for, I had no idea it was going to be that wild.
  • The sudden change in weather was like an unlooked for twist in the plot of a novel.