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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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emergence | n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
homosexual | adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex | |
sapiens | n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens | |
lupus | n: an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and internal organs, and is characterized by inflammation and tissue damage | |
herd | n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
sled | n: a vehicle used for traveling over snow or ice, typically consisting of a flat-bottomed frame mounted on runners, sometimes pulled by dogs or horses | |
slouch | v: to stand, sit, or walk in a lazy, drooping way, often with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent forward | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
rival | n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area | |
paleolithic | adj: of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age, which represents almost the entire period of prehistoric human technology | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
sniff | v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath | |
prey | n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating | |
formidable | adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
cooperative | adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal | |
tactics | n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
outrun | v: to run faster or farther than someone or something else, often to escape from danger or capture; to outpace or outmaneuver someone or something in a competition or pursuit | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
exhaustion | n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength | |
pit | n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
burgeon | v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way | |
biped | n: an animal with two feet | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
aggression | n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior | |
encampment | n: a temporary or semi-permanent settlement, especially a group of tents or other shelters used for lodging or military purposes | |
leftover | adj: not consumed or used at the end of something | |
docile | adj: easily controlled or managed, or willing to be led or instructed | |
scavenger | n: an animal or bird that feeds on carrion, dead animals, or other scavenged material; a person who searches for and collects discarded or unwanted items, often to sell or reuse them | |
outlast | v: to endure or last longer than something else; to overcome challenges or obstacles and remain in existence | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
tame | v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training | |
multitude | n: a large number of things or people | |
sentinel | n: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
fringe | n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group | |
domesticate | v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
distinguished | adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation | |
snout | n: the nose and mouth of an animal, especially when protruding or prominently featured | |
comparative | adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
stocky | adj: of a person or animal, heavily built with a sturdy and compact physique; short and sturdy in build | |
livestock | n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens | |
nip | v: to pinch or squeeze with the fingers or a tool; to seize suddenly or quickly; to give a small bite or pinch; to decrease or reduce the size or amount of something by a small amount | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
elongate | v: to extend something in length; to lengthen, stretch out, or to make longer | |
flush | v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow | |
badger | n: a small, burrowing mammal with short legs and a distinctive striped face; a person or thing that persistently annoys or bothers someone; (verb) to pester or harass someone persistently, typically with a series of annoying requests, questions, or demands | |
burrow | v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal | |
sleek | adj: smooth and glossy in appearance or texture; streamlined and elegant in design or form; characterized by a polished or refined style or appearance | |
muscular | adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force | |
kennel | n: a small shelter for a dog or dogs; a commercial enterprise that boards dogs or sells dogs | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
congenital | adj: existing from birth; often used to describe a condition or trait that is inherited or present from the moment of birth | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
prone | adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward | |
spinal | adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back) | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
juvenile | adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature | |
submissive | adj: inclined or willing to submit or yield to authority, domination, or direction; obedient or compliant; meek or passive | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
neoteny | n: the retention of juvenile characteristics into adulthood, often seen in certain animal species, including humans | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
canine | adj: relating to or characteristic of dogs or the dog family; having qualities that are similar to those of dogs, such as loyalty or aggressiveness | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
oxytocin | n: a hormone secreted by the pituitary which stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor (= the process of pushing out a baby) and the ejection of milk | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
fathom | v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
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 | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
precede | v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible |