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Word	Meaning	Advanced
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
silent	adj: without any or little sound
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
inaudible	adj: unable to be heard clearly or loud enough to be heard
soundscape	n: the overall sound environment of a particular area or place
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
invertebrate	n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
inhospitable	adj: harsh and difficult to stay in or grow; unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people who visit you
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
bowhead	n: a large, baleen whale species typically found in Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its distinctive, arched upper jaw
beluga	n: a type of whale found mainly in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
walrus	n: a large marine mammal that belongs to the seal family, Odobenidae, known for its long tusks, large body size, and ability to live in the Arctic regions
beard	n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin
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
screech	v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear
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
groan	v: to make a low, moaning sound, often indicating pain, discomfort, or dissatisfaction
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
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
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
cacophony	n: a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; a jarring or unpleasant noise or combination of sounds
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
ambient	adj: relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a particular atmosphere or mood, often through sound or lighting
primarily	adv: mainly
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
controllable	adj: able to be controlled or directed
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
navigable	adj: able to be sailed on or through, especially referring to a body of water or a channel; passable or clear of obstruction for travel
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
eavesdrop	v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
hydrophone	n: a device used to detect and analyze sound waves in water, typically used for underwater acoustics research, sonar systems, or underwater surveillance
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
hiss	v: to make a sound similar to a sharp exhalation or steam escaping under pressure, often expressing disapproval, anger, or fear; to produce a sound that is shrill and prolonged, often resembling the hissing of a snake; (noun) a sound or noise made by a person or animal, characterized by a sharp, prolonged “s” sound
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
dorsal	adj: located on the back, particularly the upper surface of an animal’s body; related to or pertaining to the back
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
humpback	n: a large whale that has a hump on its back and long flippers, found in both the northern and southern hemispheres
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
mythical	adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
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
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
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
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
whomp	v: to strike or hit something with a heavy or resounding impact, often causing a loud noise or vibration
acoustic	adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
decelerate	v: to slow down or reduce the speed of something; to decrease in speed
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
entirely	adv: completely
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished