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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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screech | v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear | |
halt | v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
hagfish | n: a jawless fish that has a slimy, eel-like body and is known for its ability to secrete a large amount of mucous when threatened | |
slime | n: a thick, slippery substance that is usually soft and wet | |
eel | n: a type of elongated, snake-like fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater and has a slimy, scaleless body and no pelvic fins | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
wriggle | v: to twist and turn with quick, writhing motions; to move in a twisting or contorting manner | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
standout | n: a person or thing that is exceptionally good, impressive, or noticeable amidst others; something that stands out from the rest; (adjective) particularly prominent, noticeable, or superior in comparison to others in a group or context | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
slimy | adj: covered with or having a slippery, viscous coating; repulsively slippery or oozy; containing or resembling slime | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
tastebud | n: a sensory organ on the tongue that detects flavors of food and drink | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
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 | |
imposing | adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
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 | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
clench | v: to close tightly or grip firmly; to contract or stiffen, especially as in response to stress or pain; to tighten or compress | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
cartilage | n: a tough, elastic connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, the outer ear, and the tip of the nose | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
baggy | adj: loose-fitting or puffed out in shape, typically about clothing | |
wetsuit | n: a close-fitting garment that covers the torso, arms, and legs and is designed to keep the wearer warm and dry, especially when participating in water sports | |
repel | v: to force an attack or attacker to withdraw or retreat | |
spew | v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts | |
stupendous | adj: extremely impressive, astonishing, or remarkable; of a size or degree that is difficult to comprehend or imagine | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
mucus | n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc. | |
vesicle | n: a small sac or pouch that contains something, such as fluid or air; a tiny membrane-bound compartment within a cell that stores or transports molecules or substances | |
condense | v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated | |
intricately | adv: in a manner that involves a lot of detailed and complex arrangement or planning; with many interconnected parts or components | |
coil | v: to wind something in a spiral or helical shape; to create a coil or coil-like shape; to group or organize something closely together in a circular or spiral pattern | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
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 | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
eject | v: to force someone to put out or leave a particular place or position | |
seawater | n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
swell | v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important | |
unravel | v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
superfine | adj: exceptionally fine or of high quality; having a very thin or delicate texture or appearance | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
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 | |
gill | n: a respiratory organ of fish and some other aquatic animals that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide | |
choke | v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
suffocate | v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression | |
knot | n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
faze | v: to disturb or disconcert someone, often causing them to lose their confidence or composure; to unsettle, intimidate, or fluster | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
carcass | n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
yank | v: to pull something or someone forcefully with a sudden movement | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
emulate | v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
petroleum | n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel | |
rival | n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area | |
nylon | n: a synthetic material used for making clothes, ropes, brushes, etc. | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
propeller | n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
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 | |
unscathed | adj: not harmed or injured; untouched or unharmed by a negative or dangerous situation | |
seafloor | n: the bottom of the ocean | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
roam | v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth |