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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
piranha | n: a small freshwater fish that inhabit South American rivers that has sharp teeth and eats live animals | |
dart | n: a small narrow pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is thrown or shot; (verb) to move along rapidly and lightly | |
approaching | adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
fatal | adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
frenzy | n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior | |
forecast | n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance | |
fate | n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
interlocking | adj: fitting or locking together in a way that makes a continuous and secure whole | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
omnivorous | adj: consuming or feeding on a wide variety of food, both plants and animals | |
supplement | n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
crustacean | n: a type of arthropod, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp, that has a hard outer shell or exoskeleton | |
worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
seed | n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
scavenge | v: to search for or gather useful material, particularly food or other resources, from discarded waste or other sources | |
wimple | n: a garment worn by women, especially nuns, that covers the head, neck, and chin and often drapes down over the shoulders and chest; a fold of skin or flesh on the neck or chin | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
dietary | adj: relating to or affecting the way that a person eats or the specific foods that they consume | |
predilection | n: a preference or inclination for something; a liking or fondness for something | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
specie | n: coins or notes in a currency, as distinct from paper money; a chemical substance or group made up of identical molecules | |
red-eye | n: a late-night or overnight flight, typically characterized by its departure and arrival times, usually causing fatigue or redness of the eyes | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
shoal | n: a shallow area in a body of water, such as a river, lake, or sea, where the depth is significantly less than surrounding areas; a sandbar or underwater ridge that can be a hazard to navigation; a large group of fish or other aquatic animals swimming together | |
popularity | n: the state of being widely accepted, admired, or appreciated by many people | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
rapacious | adj: aggressively greedy or grasping, often about money or resources; devouring or predacious in nature | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
cooperative | adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
specialized | adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function | |
bladder | n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile | |
repeatedly | adv: again and again; many times | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
thud | n: a dull, heavy sound made when a heavy object falls or strikes a surface, often with a low frequency and resonance | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
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 | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
repertoire | n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something | |
mating | n: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
starvation | n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
theoretical | adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
infamy | n: the state or quality of being well-known for a negative or shameful act, behavior, or reputation; reputation for disgrace or evil deeds | |
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. | |
ferocious | adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
incite | v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive | |
devour | v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
mislead | v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
purposeful | adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
carcass | n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
gutsy | adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges | |
id | n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
extravaganza | n: a spectacular or extravagant show, event, or celebration; a lavish or excessive display of wealth, talent, or creativity | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
wade | v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
splash | v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
dentition | n: the arrangement, number, and types of teeth in an organism, including both the deciduous (= baby) teeth and permanent teeth | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
rarely | adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom | |
skeleton | n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant | |
chunk | n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something | |
flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures |