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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
detection | n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something | |
scour | v: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
barbecue | n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food | |
slobbery | adj: excessively wet, slimy, or drooling, particularly about an animal or its behavior; lacking in neatness or tidiness | |
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 | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
companion | n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel | |
livestock | n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
camel | n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
unrelenting | adj: not easing or slackening in intensity; persistent and unwavering in pursuit of a goal | |
categorize | v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc. | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
inability | n: the state of being unable to do something or achieve a particular task or goal; a lack of physical or mental capacity or skill | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
poach | v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
snare | n: a trap or device used to catch animals by means of a noose or wire loop; a type of drum consisting of a head stretched over a hollow shell, usually played with drumsticks | |
trafficking | n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders | |
ivory | n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
rhinoceros | n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia. | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
contraband | n: goods that are prohibited from being imported or exported, or otherwise possessed and traded without proper authorization or legal permission | |
ammunition | n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
scout | n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
roadblock | n: a physical barrier or obstacle that prevents progress or movement; a situation that impedes progress or creates difficulty in achieving a goal or objective | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
lug | v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion | |
alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
unload | v: to remove contents of something from a vehicle, ship, container, etc. | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
primer | n: a book or manual giving basic information about a subject often used as an introduction or means of instruction; a type of paint or other material that is applied to a surface before the final coat of paint or finish is applied | |
handmade | adj: made by hand rather than by machine or mass production methods; crafted manually or using traditional methods | |
rifle | n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
backstory | n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
minibus | n: a small bus designed to carry a limited number of passengers, usually between 8 and 15, often used for public transportation, shuttle services, or private hire | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
confiscate | v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules | |
homemade | adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop | |
muzzleloader | n: a firearm that is loaded from the muzzle (= the end of a gun barrel from which the bullet or projectile exits), as opposed to from the breech, typically using gunpowder, shot, and wadding | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
poacher | n: a person who catches and kills birds, animals, or fish illegally | |
dye | v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance | |
woad | n: a flowering plant with leaves that yield a blue dye, or the dye itself | |
noxious | adj: harmful or poisonous to living beings; having an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste; causing intense or unpleasant emotions or feelings | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
sentinel | n: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
unthinkable | adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
infestation | n: the presence or invasion of a large number of harmful or undesirable pests, parasites, or microorganisms in a specific area or host | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
zebra | n: a wild, horse-like mammal native to Africa with distinctive black-and-white stripes | |
mussel | n: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
larva | n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | |
vest | n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority | |
narcotic | n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
whip | v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc. | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
scat | v: to go away, leave, or depart; to excrete feces; (noun, of jazz) a vocal improvisation technique where the singer improvises melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument rather than a speaking tool | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
grizzly | n: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair | |
wolverine | n: a carnivorous mammal native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
pal | n: a close friend | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
tusk | n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging |