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Word	Meaning	Advanced
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
hive	n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people
delectable	adj: highly pleasing and enjoyable to taste or experience
wasp	n: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
tarantula	n: a large, venomous spider with a round body and long, hairy legs
venom	n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
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
savory	adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
entomology	n: the scientific study of insects, including their physical characteristics, life cycles, behaviors, and relationships with other organisms in their environment
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
sting	v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
honeybee	n: a type of bee that is known for producing honey and pollinating flowers
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
quench	v: to drink liquid so that you satisfy your thirst
lye	n: a highly alkaline solution made by soaking hardwood ashes in the water, used in the production of soap, detergents, and other cleaning agents; a caustic substance
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
peptide	n: a molecule made up of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, found in the structure of proteins
melittin	n: a toxic peptide found in bee venom that can cause pain, swelling, and other symptoms; is also being studied for potential medical uses
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
allergic	adj: having or caused by an allergy
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
buildup	n: the accumulation or increase of something over time
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
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
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
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
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
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
agonize	v: to spend a long time thinking about a difficult problem and trying to make a decision, especially through worrying
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
immobilize	v: to render someone or something unable to move or function normally; to restrain, inhibit, or stop
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
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
larva	n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
charcoal	n: a black, porous substance made by burning wood or other organic matter in the absence of air, often used for drawing or cooking
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
neurotoxin	n: a poisonous substance that damages or destroys nerve tissue and causes neurological damage or dysfunction; a toxin that specifically targets the nervous system
poneratoxin	n: a peptide toxin found in ant venom that is capable of disrupting the normal functioning of the nervous system in animals; can cause pain, paralysis, or other symptoms in humans and other animals
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
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
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
agony	n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
nausea	n: a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by an urge to vomit; a sensation of loathing or disgust
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
heartbeat	n: the regular movement or sound of the heart as it sends blood around the body; an animating or vital unifying force
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
excruciating	adj: extremely painful, intense, or distressing; causing great physical or emotional suffering
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
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
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
off-putting	adj: causing someone to feel unpleasant, uncomfortable, or aversion; causing someone not to want to do or experience something
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect