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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
profane	adj: showing disrespect towards what is considered sacred or holy; relating to secular or non-religious matters; vulgar or obscene in language or behavior
excrement	n: the waste matter discharged from the body, particularly that which is evacuated through the bowels or urinary tract
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
gravel	n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
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
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
rainwater	n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
municipality	n: a city, town, or local government organization that has governing authority over a specific geographic area
bum	n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive
fertilize	v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
incinerate	v: to burn something, especially waste material completely
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
omnivore	n: a type of animal that eats both plants and animals as part of their diet; a metaphorical term used to describe a person who has wide-ranging interests or can appreciate and enjoy a variety of things
smoothie	n: a thick, blended beverage made from fruits, vegetables, and often other ingredients such as yogurt, milk, or protein powder; a person, typically a man, who is suave, charming, and polished
wastewater	n: water that contains waste substances from homes, farms, factories, etc.
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
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
steroid	n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
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
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
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
viola	n: a stringed instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
mulch	n: a protective covering, often made of organic materials such as wood chips, straw, or leaves, applied to the soil around plants to suppress weed growth, retain moisture, and provide insulation
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
orchard	n: a piece of land that is planted with fruit trees, such as apples, pears, or cherries
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
high-rise	adj: describing a tall building or structure that has many floors or levels above the ground, often used to describe residential or commercial buildings in urban areas with multiple stories
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
sewer	n: an underground system of pipes used to carry away sewage and wastewater
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
groundwater	n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
anew	adv: in a new or different way
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
rebate	n: a partial refund of the original price paid for a product or service typically offered as a promotional incentive or to address customer dissatisfaction; a discount or reduction from the full cost of something
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
wreak	v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals