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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
delta | n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
crocodile | n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
urbanization | n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
rainfall | n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment | |
metropolitan | adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country | |
commute | v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
coincidence | n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
playground | n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
sneaky | adj: behaving in a deceptive or underhanded way; characterized by stealth or secretiveness | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
creep | v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
amphibious | adj: able to function both on land and in water; able to live in or move between two different environments or settings | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
fertilize | v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
outline | v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something | |
overflow | v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough | |
province | n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
centenary | n: a hundredth anniversary or celebration of a hundred years | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
anniversary | n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
capita | n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone | |
megacity | n: a huge city, especially with a population of more than 10 million people | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
beautify | v: to enhance the physical appearance of something by making it more attractive or aesthetically pleasing; to make something more attractive or appealing in general | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
incline | v: to lean or bend in a particular direction; to feel a strong willingness or preference toward something | |
runoff | n: the occurrence of surplus liquid such as water that exceeds the limit or capacity; another competition, election, race, etc., following a tie or inconclusive outcome | |
rainwater | n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
wetland | adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
pond | n: a small, shallow lake | |
pedal | n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
gallon | n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
pedestrian | n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
coastline | n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
obligated | adj: legally or morally bound or compelled to do something; having a sense of duty or responsibility to fulfill a certain obligation | |
catastrophe | n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune | |
tang | n: a strong, sharp taste or smell; a perceptible or distinctive flavor or aftertaste; a metallic ringing or sound | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface |