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Word	Meaning	Advanced
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
aqueduct	n: a structure constructed to carry water over a long distance, typically consisting of a series of arches or elevated channels supported by pillars or towers
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
frequent	adj: happening constantly
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
monsoon	n: a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to a region, typically occurring in tropical areas
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
scaffold	n: a temporary platform or structure used to support workers and materials during construction or maintenance work
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
confluence	n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
biodegrade	v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi
buoyant	adj: lighthearted and cheerful; tending to float; having a positive attitude or outlook
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
afloat	adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
flank	n: the side of an animal, especially the side between the last rib and the hip; the side of military or naval formation; (verb) to be located on either side of something
escarpment	n: a long, steep slope or cliff, typically separating two relatively level or more gently sloping areas, often formed by erosion or faulting
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
symbiosis	n: a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms, typically to the advantage of all
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
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
wastewater	n: water that contains waste substances from homes, farms, factories, etc.
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
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
purification	n: the process of removing impurities, contaminants, or pollutants from something, often through a chemical or physical process; the act of cleansing or purging morally or spiritually
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
stilted	adj: awkwardly formal or pompous; not natural or sincere
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
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
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
paddock	n: a small enclosed field or pasture, especially one used for grazing or exercising horses
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
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
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
insignificant	adj: of little importance, influence, or power
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
aquaculture	n: the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, seaweed, and shellfish for human consumption, as well as for environmental conservation and research purposes
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
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
bushfire	n: a large outdoor fire that burns out of control, typically in a wildland area, and is often caused by drought, heat, lightning, or human activities
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
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.
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
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
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
aboriginal	adj: relating to the people, culture, or history of the original inhabitants of a particular region, especially before the arrival of colonizers or settlers; indigenous
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
permanence	n: the quality of being permanent, lasting, or enduring; the state or condition of being permanent
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
symbiotic	adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star