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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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guinea | n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic | |
lush | adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal | |
vegetation | n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
Celsius | adj: of a unit of temperature on the Celsius scale, in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
paradise | n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth | |
attain | v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
mineral | n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | |
tributary | n: a stream or river that flows into a larger one | |
lifeblood | n: a vital or essential element or substance that is necessary for survival or success | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
unhurried | adj: not feeling rushed | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
pristine | adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination | |
freshwater | adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
thatch | n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings | |
sago | n: a starchy powder or paste obtained from the stem or trunk of various tropical palm trees, used as a food | |
vine | n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
steel | n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure | |
unusually | adv: in a way that is not typical or expected | |
tilt | v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side | |
sideways | adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle | |
humidity | n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
ventilation | n: the provision of fresh air, especially to a room or building | |
sturdy | adj: physically strong and not easily damaged | |
pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
prohibit | v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
emphasis | n: particular importance or significance that is given to something | |
kinship | n: the state or fact of being related to someone | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
underpin | v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something | |
equitable | adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
alienate | v: to cause someone to become unfriendly or unsympathetic | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
underdeveloped | adj: not fully developed or mature; lacking in progress or advancement | |
uneducated | adj: lacking knowledge or education | |
uncivilized | adj: not having or showing a good level of culture, manners, and education | |
insult | n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely | |
underutilized | adj: not used as much as is possible or necessary | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
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 | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
rampant | adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
imp | n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken |