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Word	Meaning	Advanced
piracy	n: the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else’s work, such as a book, song, or movie; the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
seafarer	n: a person who works at sea, especially on a merchant ship or a navy vessel; a person who is experienced in sailing or navigating on the sea
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
captivity	n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from
jumbo	n: an extremely large or heavy object; an African elephant that was exhibited in a circus in the late 19th century and early 20th century and became widely known as “Jumbo”
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
runway	n: the catwalk or platform where models walk to display clothing or other fashion items during a fashion show; a strip of hard ground along which planes take off and land;
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
sailor	n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
quadruple	v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
admiral	n: a high-ranking naval officer commissioned to serve as commander of a fleet or naval station; the commander of a naval force or fleet; a naval officer of high rank
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
jetlag	n: a feeling of fatigue, disorientation, and other symptoms experienced by a person after traveling across different time zones, typically by air travel
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
underneath	adv: under or below something else
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
saloon	n: a place of business, typically a bar or tavern, that serves alcoholic drinks and often features entertainment or social activities
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
entirely	adv: completely
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
landlocked	adj: referring to a country or region that is surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea or ocean
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
unscrupulous	adj: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
anonymity	n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
funnel	n: a tube or pipe that is wide at the top, sloping sides, narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; a smokestack on a ship or steam engine
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
bunker	n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel
dregs	n: the sediments or remnants of a liquid, often referring to particles or impurities that settle at the bottom of a container; the least desirable or lowest quality parts or people in a group or society
refinery	n: a facility that is used to process, purify, and refine raw materials such as oil or metal into a more useful or valuable form
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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.
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
aviation	n: the activity or process of designing, building, flying, and maintaining aircraft
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
soot	n: a black, powdery substance that is produced by the incomplete burning of a material such as coal, wood, or oil and is often found on surfaces near the source of the fire
noxious	adj: harmful or poisonous to living beings; having an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste; causing intense or unpleasant emotions or feelings
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
overfishing	n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
acoustic	adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
humpback	n: a large whale that has a hump on its back and long flippers, found in both the northern and southern hemispheres
tanker	n: a large vessel used for transporting liquids or gases, typically petroleum or natural gas, over long distances
propeller	n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
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
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
garrulous	adj: excessively talkative, especially about trivial or irrelevant matters; verbose or long-winded
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
homesick	adj: feeling sad or nostalgic for one’s home, family, or familiar surroundings, especially when away from them for a significant length of time
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through