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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
larva | n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
disbelief | n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
broach | v: to introduce a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion; to bring up a topic for consideration or debate; to open or tap a cask, barrel, or container, especially one that contains alcohol or a beverage | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
touchy | adj: easily offended or upset, or sensitive | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
vouch | v: to assert or guarantee the truth or accuracy of something; to provide a personal recommendation or endorsement | |
delicious | adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
nod | v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
inferior | adj: lower in rank, status, or quality | |
subhuman | adj: less than human in nature, quality, or dignity; regarded as inferior to or unworthy of being fully human | |
out-of-the-way | adj: situated far from the main sources of activity or population; remote or secluded | |
icky | adj: unpleasant or uncomfortable; causing a feeling of disgust or revulsion | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
mushroom | n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
omnipresent | adj: present everywhere at the same time; ubiquitous; pervading or encompassing all things or places | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
caste | n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
schoolmaster | n: a male teacher, especially one who teaches in a school; a person who is seen as an authority in a particular field | |
appoint | v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
sin | n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
fluffy | adj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur | |
millet | n: a tiny seed of any of several annual cereal types of grass used as food, mainly to manufacture flour and to feed birds and animals | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
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 | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
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 | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
staple | adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used | |
sorghum | n: a type of grain grown in tropical countries | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
tub | n: a large, deep, round container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for washing or soaking things, especially clothes or a person’s body | |
legume | n: a plant of the pea family, whose seed is often edible and used as a source of protein | |
cab | n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven | |
colossal | adj: extremely large and impressive | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
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 | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
sap | v: to gradually weaken or drain strength, energy, or resources; to undermine or impair someone’s confidence or morale | |
shellfish | n: water creatures that live in shells, especially one of the types that can be eaten | |
mollusk | n: a soft-bodied invertebrate with no internal skeleton, such as a snail, clam, or octopus | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
dissonance | n: a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things; a harsh or discordant combination of sounds | |
distort | v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear | |
versatile | adj: able to do many things in different fields; having many talents | |
abundantly | adv: in large quantities; plentifully | |
spare | adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
liquor | n: an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented, such as whiskey or gin; alcohol, in general | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
dual | adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
heartrending | adj: causing intense sorrow, grief, or anguish; deeply moving or distressing; capable of eliciting or arousing strong emotional responses | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
starvation | n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
edible | adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
snail | n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
lovingly | adv: in a manner showing deep affection or care; with fondness and warmth; in a way that expresses or suggests love | |
rhythm | n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing | |
forebear | n: an ancestor or a precursor | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
cultivation | n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
fatigue | n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
nourishment | n: food or other substances necessary for growth and health | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
scheme | n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
inquire | v: to ask for information about something or from someone; to investigate or look into a matter to gain clarification or understanding | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
addiction | n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
censure | n: strong criticism or disapproval; an official expression of disapproval or rebuke; (verb) to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something in a formal or official way | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
fynbos | n: a vegetation type found in South Africa, characterized by small shrubs and tough, leathery leaves adapted to a Mediterranean climate | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption |