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Word	Meaning	Advanced
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
vibration	n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
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
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
hiss	v: to make a sound similar to a sharp exhalation or steam escaping under pressure, often expressing disapproval, anger, or fear; to produce a sound that is shrill and prolonged, often resembling the hissing of a snake; (noun) a sound or noise made by a person or animal, characterized by a sharp, prolonged “s” sound
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
gait	n: a person’s manner of walking, running, or moving on foot; a particular pattern or style of movement or locomotion
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
clamber	v: to climb or move in an awkward, laborious, or ungraceful way, often using one’s hands and feet
sandworm	n: a type of burrowing worm found in sandy or muddy areas, widely used as bait in fishing
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
feudal	adj: relating to a system of government in which a lord has certain rights and responsibilities to vassals in exchange for military service or other services that developed in Europe in the 8th century
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
interstellar	adj: relating to or located in the space between stars
sci-fi	n: (informal for science fiction) a genre of speculative fiction typically deals with space travel, life on other planets, time travel, etc.
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
edict	n: an official order or command issued by a ruler or government; a formal or authoritative proclamation
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
psychic	adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes
witch	n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft
prescient	adj: having or showing knowledge of events or situations before they occur; foreknowing or prophetic
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
writ	n: a written legal order or command
superhuman	adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
melange	n: a mixture or medley of different elements, often with subtle or contrasting differences
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
galactic	adj: relating to or concerning the galaxy or galaxies; having characteristics or qualities that are vast, extensive, or cosmic in scope
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
inhospitable	adj: harsh and difficult to stay in or grow; unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people who visit you
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
sadistic	adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
avid	adj: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, especially of an interest or activity
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
topography	n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features
temperate	adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
flora	n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
bastion	n: a strong fortress or a stronghold that defends or protects
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
constantly	adv: all the time
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
brotherhood	n: a relationship characterized by mutual support, unity, and camaraderie among people who share a common interest
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
increasingly	adv: more and more
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
recall	v: to remember something
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
appendix	n: a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine in humans and some animals, which is believed to play a role in the immune system and digestion; supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
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
glossary	n: a list of specialized words or terms with their definitions, typically found at the back of a book or document
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
saga	n: a long, detailed story or account of heroic deeds, family history, or notable events, often consisting of a series of connected episodes
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
oncoming	adj: approaching or moving toward a particular person or place; relating to something that is coming toward the observer