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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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confession | n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal | |
addict | n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
chalk | n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards | |
blackboard | n: a large board made of a smooth, usually dark-colored slate attached to a wall used by teachers in schools for writing on with chalk | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
dyslexia | n: a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell, often despite normal or above-average intelligence, effective teaching, and adequate motivation, which is characterized by difficulty in the phonological coding of written words, poor phonological awareness, and poor reading fluency and decoding skills | |
lefty | n: a left-handed person; a person with left-leaning political views or tendencies; a baseball pitcher who throws with their left hand | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
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 | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
oasis | n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town | |
dissect | v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
submarine | n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea | |
scuba | n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line | |
cabin | n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
undersea | adj: located or occurring beneath the surface of the sea | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
scrap | n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
leviathan | n: a monstrous sea creature or marine animal, often used as a metaphorical term for something big, overbearing, or powerful | |
aquatic | adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
oceanic | adj: relating to or characteristic of the ocean or its inhabitants; having to do with the vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface | |
megafauna | n: a term used to describe large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, such as mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed tigers, and that are now extinct | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
eagle | n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
pelagic | adj: relating to or inhabiting the open ocean, specifically referring to marine organisms that live or swim in the upper layers of the water column rather than close to the shore or sea floor | |
plankton | n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed | |
critter | n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
aggregation | n: a collection or assembly of things or individuals; the act of bringing things or individuals together | |
communion | n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
goliath | n: a biblical figure and legendary giant warrior whom the young shepherd David defeated; a symbol of great strength or size | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
stun | v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly | |
prey | n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
amplitude | n: the extent or magnitude of something; the volume or intensity of a sound wave or signal | |
gauge | n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something | |
fluorescence | n: the property of certain substances to absorb light at one wavelength and emit light at a longer wavelength, often producing a visible glow or color change; the visible light or color change resulting from this process | |
pertain | v: to be relevant or applicable to a particular subject or situation; to belong to or be connected with something | |
pollutant | n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
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 | |
cutting-edge | adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity | |
sonde | n: a scientific instrument or device, often attached to a balloon or rocket, used to gather data or conduct measurements in the atmosphere or outer space, transmitting information back to ground-based receivers; (of medicine) a probe or catheter which is inserted into the body to take measurements, administer medications, or perform certain procedures | |
sponge | n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning | |
proctology | n: the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the rectum and anus | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
barrel | n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume | |
redwood | n: a type of large evergreen tree native to North America that can grow up to 360 feet in height and have a reddish-colored bark and durable wood used for construction and furniture-making | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
dart | n: a small narrow pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is thrown or shot; (verb) to move along rapidly and lightly | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
slow-motion | n: an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
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 | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
hermit | n: a person who lives alone or in seclusion from society, typically for religious or spiritual reasons; a person who avoids social interactions or seeks solitude | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
cordon | n: a line or circle of police, soldiers, or other guards preventing access to or from an area; a barrier or blockade | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
foresight | n: the ability to anticipate or predict future events or outcomes; the act of planning for the future with wisdom and prudence; an intuitive sense of what is to come | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
manta | n: a large, flat-bodied fish related to rays found in warm ocean waters around the world | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
caliber | n: a level of excellence or worth of someone or something; diameter of a tube or gun barrel | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
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 | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
goby | n: a small, often brightly colored fish that typically inhabits shallow coastal waters and streams | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody |