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Word	Meaning	Advanced
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
cringe	v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
bumblebee	n: a large, furry bee with black and yellow bands on its body that is known for its loud buzzing sound and its important role in pollinating plants
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
freeway	n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
parched	adj: extremely dry, hot, or thirsty; lacking moisture to the point of being brittle or withered
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
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
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
in-between	adj: occurring or existing between two things or points; intermediate in position, condition, or time
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
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
pollinate	v: to transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to produce fruit or seeds; to spread or disseminate an idea or influence to others
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
hillside	n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
impending	adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent
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
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
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
slump	v: to fall or sink suddenly, often due to loss of support or stability; to decline or decrease abruptly, as in business or economic conditions; to become despondent or dispirited; (noun) a sudden or prolonged decline or drop in value, price, or quality
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
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
borough	n: a town, city, or district that is an administrative unit, typically smaller than a city
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
broad	adj: very wide; general
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
mollusk	n: a soft-bodied invertebrate with no internal skeleton, such as a snail, clam, or octopus
tentacle	n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving
slimy	adj: covered with or having a slippery, viscous coating; repulsively slippery or oozy; containing or resembling slime
shape-shifter	n: a mythical or fictional being that can change its form or appearance, particularly about animals or supernatural creatures
oyster	n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
squid	n: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
sci-fi	n: (informal for science fiction) a genre of speculative fiction typically deals with space travel, life on other planets, time travel, etc.
vibe	n: an atmosphere or feeling that is conveyed through a place, situation, or group of people; characteristic energy or mood
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
preexist	v: to exist or occur before something else, especially referring to a time period or event; to predate or come before
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
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
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
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
hire	v: to give somebody a job
docent	n: a person who acts as a guide, typically voluntarily, in a museum, art gallery, or zoo
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
band-aid	n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily