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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
sediment | n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
nitrogen | n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins | |
phosphorus | n: a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15 that is a non-metallic, highly reactive, and luminescent element | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
ominous | adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
phytoplankton | n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed | |
zooplankton | n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed | |
decompose | v: to break down or cause to break down over time into simpler substances or elements | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
trawl | v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
dock | n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
crisscross | v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
barracuda | n: a large, predatory, tropical sea fish with sharp teeth that can attack people | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
watershed | n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins | |
farmland | n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes | |
soybean | n: a legume crop widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds, often ground into meal or pressed into oil for food products, with other uses including animal feed, fuel, and industrial applications | |
rotation | n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
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 | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
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 | |
prairie | n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America | |
pothole | n: a hole or depression in a road surface, usually caused by wear, weathering, or erosion; can be dangerous to drivers and cause damage to vehicles | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
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 | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
perennial | adj: lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
bloom | n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
citation | n: words or lines taken from speech, written passages, legal precedent, etc.; an official or formal notice of a person’s good conduct or work, given as a recognition | |
agency | n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action | |
congressional | adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
senator | n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
bipartisan | adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
testimony | n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
harmful | adj: causing or likely to damage or injury to somebody or something, | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
plenary | adj: complete or absolute; full in scope or extent; attended by all members or participants | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
hog | n: a domesticated pig or swine; a selfish or greedy person who keeps or takes more than their fair share of something; (verb) to take or use more than one’s fair share of something, often to the detriment of others | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
ethanol | n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
consumptive | adj: relating to or caused by the consumption, especially the wasting effects of tuberculosis or other chronic illness; excessively consuming or draining | |
reliance | n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
mileage | n: the number of miles traveled by a particular vehicle or machine; in a more general sense, the usefulness or practical value of something based on the amount of effort or resources expended | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language |