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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
catfish	n: a type of fish that has whisker-like barbels around its mouth and can often be found in freshwater habitats; (verb) to create a fake persona online and use it to deceive others, typically for personal gain or attention
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
suffocate	v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
amphibious	adj: able to function both on land and in water; able to live in or move between two different environments or settings
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
mudskipper	n: a small fish with fins adapted for use as legs, enabling it to move about and even climb out of the water on mud flats or mangrove roots
nonchalant	adj: relaxed and calm in a way that shows a lack of concern or interest; seemingly indifferent
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
mudflat	n: a stretch of muddy, marshy land exposed at low tide and covered at high tide, often found along the coastlines of seas, bays, and estuaries
exodus	n: a situation in which a large number of people leave or escape from a place at the same time
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
moist	adj: slightly wet, a state characterized by the presence of moisture or dampness
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
eel	n: a type of elongated, snake-like fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater and has a slimy, scaleless body and no pelvic fins
onshore	adj: located or happening on or near the shore or coastline; relating to activities or operations that take place on land as opposed to at sea
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
hearty	adj: characterized by vigor, strength, or robustness; showing warmth or enthusiasm of feeling; large and filling (referring to a meal or portions of food)
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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
flop	v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
gill	n: a respiratory organ of fish and some other aquatic animals that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide
feathery	adj: having or resembling the soft and delicate feathers of a bird, typically in texture or appearance
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
gulp	v: to swallow quickly and forcefully; to take in a large amount of air or liquid quickly and audibly because of surprise, fear, or excitement
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
tetrapod	n: a vertebrate animal with four feet or leg-like appendages, especially a member of the group that includes amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals; a specific type of coastal defense structure which has large, four-legged concrete or rock structures commonly used in coastal engineering to protect shorelines from erosion and the impact of waves
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
permeable	adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
diffuse	adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
dehydration	n: a condition in which the body lacks sufficient water and fluids, leading to thirst and other symptoms
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
cocoon	n: a protective covering spun by some insects and other invertebrates
resuscitate	v: to make someone or something active or vigorous again;
rainstorm	n: a heavy fall of rain
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
goby	n: a small, often brightly colored fish that typically inhabits shallow coastal waters and streams
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
suction	n: the action of drawing something towards or into a vacuum or partial vacuum
pelvic	adj: of or relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the trunk of the human body, between the hips
lookout	n: a person or group of people who are responsible for watching for danger or other potential threats and warning others of their presence
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
navigation	n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
whisker	n: any of the long, stiff hairs that grow near the face of certain animals, such as cats or rats; a long, thin, projecting piece or part, such as an antenna or a protruding edge
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
shimmy	v: to shake or vibrate rapidly; (noun, of dancing or performing) a movement or technique that involves shaking the hips or shoulders in a rapid, rhythmic motion
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
amino	n: compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair (NH2) that combine to make protein
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
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
foul	adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad
emanate	v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
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
multitude	n: a large number of things or people
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
polluted	adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one