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Word	Meaning	Advanced
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
life-form	n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
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
faraway	adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible
exoplanet	n: a planet that orbits a star outside of the solar system
diatom	n: a type of single-celled algae that is characterized by its ornate and intricate silica shells, which form a distinctive pattern or design when viewed under a microscope
photosynthesis	n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities.
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
intricately	adv: in a manner that involves a lot of detailed and complex arrangement or planning; with many interconnected parts or components
sculpt	v: to create a work of art by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques
geometric	adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids)
exoskeleton	n: a hard, external protective covering or framework that supports and gives shape to the body of an invertebrate animal, such as an insect or crab
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
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
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
lifeless	adj: without life; dead
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
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
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
virtually	adv: almost completely
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
underneath	adv: under or below something else
glacial	adj: relating to or resembling a glacier (= a slowly moving mass of ice) or the process of glaciation; characterized by an extremely slow or gradual pace or movement
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
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
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
extremophile	n: a type of organism, typically a microbe, that can survive and thrive in extreme or harsh environments that would be inhospitable to most other forms of life, such as high heat, acidity, radiation, or pressure
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
insert	v: to put something inside something else
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
seafloor	n: the bottom of the ocean
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
critter	n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
afield	adv: far away from home; in a field or rural area, often used in the context of hunting or gathering wild plants
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
spurt	v: to suddenly burst forth or flow out powerfully or suddenly; to make a sudden effort or increase in activity or energy
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
hard-core	n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values
cryoconite	n: fine sediment or debris that accumulates on the surface of glaciers or ice sheets, typically composed of rock particles, mineral dust, and organic matter; it can have an impact on the surface melting and the overall mass balance of the ice
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
puck	n: a small, hard rubber disc used in ice hockey and other related games; a mischievous or playful sprite or demon in folklore and mythology
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
tardigrade	n: a microscopic, water-dwelling animal that is known for its resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
claw	n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
moss	n: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks
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
nematode	n: a type of long, thin, cylindrical worm that is found in soil and water and can be parasitic or free-living
earthworm	n: a common type of worm that lives in soil
regenerate	v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
dagger	n: a short, pointed knife with sharp edges used as a weapon or tool
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
spearfish	v: to hunt or catch fish using a spear or similar sharp tool, typically while freediving or snorkeling, rather than using breathing apparatus such as scuba gear; (noun) a variety of fish belonging to the family Istiophoridae, which includes several species such as the white marlin, blue marlin, and sailfish
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
cilium	n: a microscopic, hair-like cellular projection that is found on the surface of many cells in the body, helping them to move or trap debris
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
cyanobacteria	n: a group of photosynthetic bacteria that possess chlorophyll and blue pigments and are characteristically found in aquatic environments; also known as blue-green algae
confetti	n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
petri	n: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
waddle	v: to walk with short, unsteady steps, swaying from side to side; (noun) a rolling gait or awkward walk, often accompanied by the swaying of the body from side to side, as is typical of certain birds and aquatic animals
glide	v: to move smoothly and effortlessly
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
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
whimsical	adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason