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Word	Meaning	Advanced
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
landlocked	adj: referring to a country or region that is surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea or ocean
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
tributary	n: a stream or river that flows into a larger one
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
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
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
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
watershed	n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins
terra	n: a Latin word meaning earth or land, often used in scientific or technical contexts to refer to the planet itself or the soil or ground of a particular area
housekeeping	n: the management and upkeep of a household, hotel, or other living or working space, including cleaning, maintenance, organization, and other related tasks
patchwork	n: a fabric made by stitching together small pieces of different colored and patterned fabrics; a mixture or grouping of diverse elements or components
mosaic	n: a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic, or the activity or method of making these
floodplain	n: an area of flat land adjacent to a river or stream that is subject to periodic flooding
lagoon	n: a shallow stretch of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbanks or coral reefs; a small saltwater lake near a sea or an ocean
rhinoceros	n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
airlift	n: the transportation of people or goods by aircraft often used to refer to a major operation to move large numbers of people or supplies to or from an area in need, particularly in times of disaster or conflict
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
leopard	n: a large wild cat that has yellow-brown fur with black spots and lives in Africa and southern Asia
hyena	n: a carnivorous mammal with a distinctive laugh-like vocalization, known for scavenging and hunting in packs
cheetah	n: a large, slender, and fast-running African cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
baobab	n: a type of African tree with a large, bulbous trunk and sparse branches that often looks upside-down; also known as the “tree of life” due to its ability to store water during droughts
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
wildebeest	n: (also “gnu”) a large African antelope with a broad muzzle and curved horns, known for its annual migration
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
transect	v: to cut or divide something by means of a transverse line, typically for surveying or scientific study
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
upstream	adj: in the direction against a stream’s current; (adverb) toward the source or beginning of a stream, river, or process
bushman	n: a person who lives in a rural or remote area, often with a deep knowledge of local natural resources and survival skills; a hunter-gatherer lifestyle or an indigenous person of southern Africa
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
dugout	n: a partially enclosed area or shelter often dug into the ground or located at ground level behind the benches, used for players or coaches in sports such as baseball, cricket, or field hockey
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
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
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
minefield	n: an area or situation that contains a hidden danger or risk, particularly a literal minefield of explosives or a figurative minefield of potential problems or missteps
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
otherworldly	adj: supernatural, other than worldly; not of this world
untouched	adj: not touched or disturbed by anyone or anything; not having been altered, changed, or affected in any way
paddle	n: a flat, usually wooden implement with a handle used for stirring, mixing, or beating a liquid or substance
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
eddy	n: a circular current of water or air that flows in the opposite direction to the main current, causing a small whirlpool; a current of opinion, activity, or trend that goes against the main current
lily	n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
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
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
landmine	n: an explosive device hidden underground and designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact with a person or vehicle
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
hippopotamus	n: (also “hippo”) a large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, with a bulky, rounded body, short legs, and large head and mouth, which inhabits rivers and lakes and is known for its aggressive behavior and territorial nature
capsize	v: to overturn or tip over a boat or other watercraft; to turn upside down or on its side, often as a result of a sudden force or imbalance
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
tusk	n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging
hull	n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects
puncture	n: a small hole or wound made by piercing, such as with a needle, nail, or pointed object
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
log-in	v: to enter one’s username and password or other credentials to gain access to a computer system, website, or other digital services; (noun) the process of gaining access to a computer system, network, or website by entering a username and password
reboot	v: to restart a computer or other device by loading and rerunning the operating system; to restart or resume an activity, process, or situation after a pause or interruption, often to improve it
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
unprotected	adj: not guarded, covered, or shielded; vulnerable; without protection or defense
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
woodland	n: land covered with trees and underbrush; a forest
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment