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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conehead	n: a person with an abnormally shaped or elongated skull resembling the shape of a cone; (slang) a stupid person
termite	n: a small, pale social insect that feeds on wood and can cause significant damage to wooden structures and furniture
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
participate	v: to take part in something
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
onslaught	n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
pheromone	n: a chemical substance produced by an animal that is secreted into the environment and that affects the behavior or physiology of others of its species
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
stump	v: to cause to be perplexed or confused; (noun) the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
resemblance	n: similarity in appearance or exterior or superficial details
sterile	adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing
trademark	n: a name or symbol on a product that indicates it was made by a particular company and cannot be used without permission by other companies
conspicuously	adv: in a way that is easily seen or noticed; obviously; prominently
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
retrieve	v: to find or get something back
decompose	v: to break down or cause to break down over time into simpler substances or elements
debris	n: broken or torn fragments of something
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
groom	v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
brood	v: to think much and deeply about something that makes one annoyed, anxious, or angry; (noun) a group of young birds or other animals all produced at one hatching or birth
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
youngster	n: a young person, typically a child or teenager; a creature that is still in its youth or early stages of development
saliva	n: the clear liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands in the walls of the mouth and throat, helping to lubricate food during chewing and digestion
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
sperm	n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
abdomen	n: the part of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other organs; the posterior part of an insect’s body, typically divided into segments
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
entourage	n: a group of people who attend or surround an important and influential person
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
ventilation	n: the provision of fresh air, especially to a room or building
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
anteater	n: a mammal that feeds on ants and termites, characterized by a long snout and a sticky tongue
swipe	v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
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
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
whisk	v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly
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
counterattack	n: an attack made in response to an attack by an enemy or opponent often intended to stop or oppose against it
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
squirt	v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
clench	v: to close tightly or grip firmly; to contract or stiffen, especially as in response to stress or pain; to tighten or compress
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
lope	n: a slow, relaxed manner of running or moving characterized by long, smooth strides; (verb) to run or move with a long, relaxed stride, especially in a leisurely or effortless manner
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
undisturbed	adj: not interrupted or interfered with; left alone; peaceful
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
scramble	v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
crate	n: a large container, typically made of wood or metal, used for transporting or storing goods
saunter	n: a leisurely and unhurried walk or stroll, often taken for pleasure or to enjoy the surroundings; (verb) to walk in a slow, relaxed, and leisurely way, often in a confident and self-assured manner
monarch	n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen
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.
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable