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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
corpse	n: the dead body of a human being
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
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
mummify	v: to embalm and preserve the body of a deceased person, especially in ancient Egypt
alpine	adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
decomposition	n: the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances through natural processes such as decay
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
predisposition	n: a tendency or inclination to a particular behavior or condition, often due to genetic or environmental factors
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
intestine	n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products
parasitize	v: to live off another organism, also called the host, and feed from it
whipworm	n: a parasitic worm that attaches itself to the intestinal wall of a host and causes inflammation and diarrhea
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
ulcer	n: a sore or erosion in the skin or mucous membrane, often caused by infection or inflammation; a persistent, painful cavity in the stomach or intestinal wall that can lead to digestive problems
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
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
neolithic	adj: (also called New Stone Age) the period of human history that followed the end of the last ice age and that is characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
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
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
ax	n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
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
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
degenerate	v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to become worse in health or physical condition
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
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
acupuncture	n: a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing; a form of alternative medicine
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
tantalize	v: to tease or torment by presenting something desirable but out of reach or unattainable; to tempt or lure with the promise of something desirable
prehistoric	adj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
flint	n: a hard, gray stone that can produce sparks when struck with steel used historically to start fires; a type of microcrystalline quartz used for making tools, weapons, and jewelry
lodge	n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
boggy	adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
moss	n: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks
antiseptic	n: a substance or preparation that prevents infection, decay, or putrefaction by killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms; (adjective) of or relating to something that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
pollen	n: a fine powder substance consisting of microscopic grains produced by plants that facilitate their reproductive process through the process of pollination
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
hectic	adj: characterized by intense activity, agitation, or commotion; chaotic or frantic; relating to or causing a feverish state
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
timber	n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
sedge	n: a plant of the Cyperaceae family that typically grows in wet or marshy areas, characterized by long, narrow leaves and cluster-like flowers
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
ibex	n: a type of wild mountain goat with long curved horns
roe	n: the eggs or egg-filled ovaries of female fish, typically used as a food item
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
pierce	v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument
artery	n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc.
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
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
undisturbed	adj: not interrupted or interfered with; left alone; peaceful
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
invaluable	adj: extremely useful, important, or valuable; describing something that cannot be measured in terms of monetary or material worth
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction