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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
botanical | adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants | |
watercolor | n: a painting method in which pigments are mixed with water and a binder and then applied to paper or another support | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
outdated | adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned | |
naturalism | n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
rainforest | n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
greenery | n: plant life, especially lush and flourishing vegetation | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
buttress | n: an architectural structure that supports or reinforces a wall or other building feature; (verb) to support or reinforce something | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
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 | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
entirety | n: the state of being complete or whole; the total extent or scope of something | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
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 | |
morph | v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another | |
undifferentiated | adj: having few or no clear distinctive characters; (of cells) not having specialized or mature structures or functions | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
scenery | n: the natural features of a landscape or environment, viewed particularly in terms of their aesthetic appeal; the visual elements that constitute a play’s backdrop or setting | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
immobility | n: the state of being unable to move; the quality of being unable to be moved or changed easily | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
ingenious | adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
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 | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
timescale | n: a period or interval of time, particularly one used as a standard for measuring or comparing other periods of time; a reference point or benchmark for the duration or length of a particular event or process | |
showcase | n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
fascination | n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
flora | n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
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 | |
consequently | adv: as a result or outcome of something | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
sunflower | n: a plant with large, round flower heads that have bright yellow petals and a dark center, grown for its edible seeds and oil, as well as for decorative purposes | |
botany | n: the scientific study of plants | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
wacky | adj: funny in a slightly odd, peculiar, irregular way | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
jewel | n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry | |
sundew | n: a small carnivorous plant that captures and digests insects using sticky hairs on its leaves | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
supplement | n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
lure | v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
ingest | v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
mucilage | n: a type of viscous, gel-like substance produced by some plants, often used for medicinal or culinary purposes | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
ensnare | v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally | |
cleverly | adv: in a way that demonstrates intelligence or ability | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
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 | |
strangle | v: to choke or suffocate someone by compressing their neck; to inhibit or suppress something, such as a movement or idea | |
fig | n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
scant | adj: barely sufficient or adequate; lacking in quantity or amount | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
disperse | v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so | |
atop | adv: on, to, or at the top | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
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 | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
blossom | n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success | |
unison | n: occurring or corresponding together, simultaneously, or exactly; (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves | |
hillside | n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline | |
pollination | n: the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs of one flower to the female reproductive organs of another flower, resulting in fertilization and the production of seeds | |
gregarious | adj: fond of company; sociable; living in groups or communities | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
registration | n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark | |
contend | v: to struggle to win or surmount something | |
cue | n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
onslaught | n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
extraneous | adj: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand; not essential or necessary; coming from or existing outside of something | |
backdrop | n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
conservationist | n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
urge | v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen |