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exhibition | n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery | |
steep | adj: having a sharp inclination or slope | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
sculpture | n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay | |
correspondent | n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
submerge | v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely | |
decimate | v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
atlas | n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
botanical | adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
long-lasting | adj: existing or continuing for a long time | |
ph | n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
polyp | n: (of zoology) a small, typically sessile, marine animal with a hollow, cylindrical body and tentacles surrounding a central mouth, often found in colonies and sometimes forming coral reefs; (of gastroenterology) an abnormal tissue growth that can occur in the colon, rectum, or other parts of the gastrointestinal tract | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
spawn | v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
configure | v: to set up or arrange something in a particular way or for a specific purpose | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
beetle | n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
crustacean | n: a type of arthropod, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp, that has a hard outer shell or exoskeleton | |
lobster | n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming | |
urchin | n: a poor and mischievous young child, usually living on the street or in a disadvantaged community; a small, spiny marine animal with a round body and long, pointed spines | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
watercolor | n: a painting method in which pigments are mixed with water and a binder and then applied to paper or another support | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
timeless | adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion | |
procession | n: a group of people or vehicles moving in an orderly, ceremonial manner, often for a religious or official purpose | |
inquisitive | adj: curious and interested in learning or finding out about things; questioning or prying into matters that are not one’s concern; curious or nosy | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
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 | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
cliche | n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
vein | n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation | |
morph | v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another | |
scrawl | v: to write or draw something in a careless or untidy way, often with difficulty or haste | |
tunic | n: a loose, flowing garment typically worn as an outer layer by ancient Greeks and Romans, or a similar piece of clothing with a similar style or purpose | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
gorgon | n: in Greek mythology, a female creature with snakes for hair whose gaze turned people to stone; something or someone that causes terror or fear | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
oscillate | v: to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum or a wave; to fluctuate or alternate between two points or states; to hesitate or be indecisive | |
sponge | n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning | |
angelfish | n: a tropical freshwater or saltwater fish with a flattened, disc-shaped body, a rounded head, and elongated fins, typically brightly colored and often kept as a pet in aquariums | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
overhead | n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky | |
primal | adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
phenomenal | adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
overstressed | adj: experiencing a level of stress or anxiety that exceeds one’s capacity to cope; feeling overwhelmed or mentally strained | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
refinery | n: a facility that is used to process, purify, and refine raw materials such as oil or metal into a more useful or valuable form | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
cleanup | n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials | |
instrumental | adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
quota | n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country | |
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 | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
cherish | v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
desecrate | v: to treat a sacred or cherished object or place with disrespect or irreverence; to violate, damage, or defile something that is considered sacred or holy | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
chapel | n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
canyon | n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river | |
dredge | v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process | |
pollute | v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals | |
overfish | v: to deplete fish populations beyond sustainable levels through excessive or unregulated fishing practices, leading to environmental and economic consequences | |
havoc | n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events | |
wreak | v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
iconography | n: the visual images or symbols used in a particular field of study, worship, or art; a system or language of imagery used to represent ideas or concepts | |
majesty | n: regal or royal dignity; grandeur or greatness | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
tequila | n: a distilled spirit made primarily from the blue agave plant, typically produced in Mexico, known for its distinctive taste and often consumed neat, in cocktails, or as a shot | |
foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
fraternity | n: a group of people, especially men, who are associated with each other through a common interest or occupation | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
philanthropy | n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
aquarium | n: a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water animals and plants are kept; a building containing tanks of live fish of different species, especially one that is open to the public | |
ark | n: (in the Bible) a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood; a large, flat-bottomed boat with a pointed bow and stern, used in ancient times to transport people and goods | |
tunnel | n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
willpower | n: the control exerted to do something or restrain impulses | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress |