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Word	Meaning	Advanced
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
subsurface	adj: situated or located beneath the surface of something; existing or occurring within the deeper layers of a material or object, often referring to areas below the Earth’s surface
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
geyser	n: a natural hot spring that periodically ejects a column of boiling water and steam into the air; a device that produces a similar effect for decorative or practical purposes
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
spa	n: a resort or facility offering various health, beauty, and relaxation treatments, such as massages, saunas, and mud baths; a hot spring or mineral spring believed to have therapeutic properties
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
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
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
tectonics	n: the study of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface, including the movements of tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanic activity
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
asteroid	n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
eject	v: to force someone to put out or leave a particular place or position
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
remnant	n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
fountain	n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
magnetosphere	n: the region of space surrounding a planet or other celestial body in which its magnetic field dominates the interplanetary field; this region acts as a shield, protecting the body from the effects of solar wind and other energetic particles
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
leisurely	adj: done in a relaxed or unhurried manner; taking one’s time to complete a task; unhurried or not hurried
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
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
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
diver	n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
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
sunscreen	n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
translucence	n: the quality of being translucent; the ability of a material to allow light to pass through but not clearly enough to distinguish objects on the other side
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
celestial	adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons