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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pollinator	n: an animal or insect, such as bees, butterflies, birds, etc., that carries pollen from a male part of a flower to a female part of a flower, fertilizing it and allowing it to produce seeds
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
honeybee	n: a type of bee that is known for producing honey and pollinating flowers
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
beehive	n: a structure or container where bees live and store their honey
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
untenable	adj: cannot be supported or defended against attack or criticism; indefensible
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
beekeeper	n: a person who keeps bees, either for their honey or to pollinate crops
replace	v: to take the place of something
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
crunch	n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation
almond	n: a type of nut that comes from the almond tree widely cultivated for its edible seeds, which is enclosed in a hard, ridged outer casing called a shell, that can be eaten raw or roasted and is often used in baking and as an ingredient in various dishes
tart	n: a small pastry with a sweet or savory filling, typically with a shortcrust pastry base; a woman who is perceived to be sexually promiscuous; (adjective) sharp, tangy, or acidic in taste
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
hay	n: grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed or bedding; a stack or bale of this dried grass
alfalfa	n: a plant widely used for animal feed, particularly for horses and livestock, also used in human cuisine as a salad or sandwich ingredient
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
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
immunology	n: the branch of medical science that deals with the immune system of the body and its functions, including the body’s response to foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria; it also involves the study of immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and immunotherapies
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
improve	v: to make or become better
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
probiotic	n: a substance, typically a live bacterium, that is ingested to provide health benefits, particularly in aiding digestion or strengthening the immune system
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
herbicide	n: a substance used to kill or control the growth of unwanted plants
fungicide	n: a substance or chemical used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi, typically used in agriculture, horticulture, or the treatment of fungal infections in humans or animals
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
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
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
madden	v: to make someone extremely angry or irritated, often to the point of losing control or rationality; to become irrational or frenzied with anger or frustration
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
spit	v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
sumac	n: a plant or small tree with compound leaves, native to temperate and subtropical regions that produces clusters of flowers and fruits that are dark red in color and have a sour taste used as a spice in cooking
privet	n: a type of shrub or small tree with dark green leaves, often used as a hedge or border plant, and native to Europe and Asia
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
trim	v: to make neat or tidy by clipping, cutting, or pruning away excess or unwanted parts; to adjust or modify to improve efficiency or performance
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
lily	n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
laurel	n: an evergreen shrub or tree with dark green leaves that is often used symbolically to represent victory, honor, or accomplishment
cinnamon	n: a sweet-spicy aromatic bark of an Asian tree, used as a spice or condiment
avocado	n: a pear-shaped fruit with a hard skin and buttery flesh, commonly eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, or as guacamole
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
teaspoon	n: a small spoon used to stir or measure out small amounts of some ingredients, typically sugar, salt, or spices, in cooking or serving
oak	n: a large deciduous tree that is common in northern regions and produces small nuts called acorns
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
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
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
meadow	n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
linden	n: a deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers; commonly planted in urban areas for shade or ornamental purposes
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
landfall	n: the arrival or touching down of a ship, aircraft, or meteor on land after a voyage or journey; the first sighting or approach of land from the sea
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
participate	v: to take part in something
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
barometer	n: an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure and is used to predict changes in weather; a measure of the prevailing conditions or trends within a particular situation or environment