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Word	Meaning	Advanced
meadowlark	n: a type of bird found in North America, known for its distinctively beautiful and melodic song
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
prairie	n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
songbird	n: a bird with a musical call, such as a blackbird or thrush
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
improper	adj: not following established conventions or norms for appropriate behavior, manners, or conduct; inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular situation or context
illumination	n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
hue	n: the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
glare	v: to shine with a bright, harsh, or dazzling light; to stare fiercely or angrily, often with a piercing or threatening gaze; (noun) a strong, bright, and often harsh or uncomfortable light that can be blinding or difficult to look at directly
trespass	v: to enter someone’s private property without permission or legal authority; to infringe upon or violate someone’s rights, boundaries, or personal space
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
blackout	n: a loss of electric power for a general region; a suspension of radio or TV broadcasting; a momentary loss of consciousness
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
crevice	n: a long narrow depression or opening in a surface of rock or wall
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
stargaze	v: to gaze at the stars, especially at night; to daydream or fantasize:
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
observatory	n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
slim	adj: having a slender or thin build, often by design or effort; of small size, amount, or margin; reduced or limited
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
skyline	n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
nocturnal	adj: relating to or occurring in the night; active or awake during the night
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
moonflower	n: a type of flowering plant that typically blooms at night or in the early morning and is known for its fragrant scent and large, showy blooms
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
owl	n: a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, and typically a loud hooting call
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
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
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
melatonin	n: a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland in the brain and that helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles
antioxidant	n: a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
fixture	n: an object firmly installed in place, especially in a household, such as a bath or a toilet
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
cutoff	n: a point or level beyond which something will not be tolerated or allowed; the act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something
retrofit	v: to put a new component or accessory into a machine that did not initially have it when manufactured
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
curfew	n: a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and indoors at a specified time, especially at night, typically imposed during a period of emergency or unrest
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey