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Word	Meaning	Advanced
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
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
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
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
residence	n: the fact or condition of living in a particular place; a home
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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
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
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
condescension	n: an attitude of patronizing superiority or disdain towards others, often based on a feeling of superiority or arrogance
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
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
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
prehistoric	adj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
entangle	v: to become twisted or knotted together, especially in a way that makes it difficult to separate them; to involve in something complicated or difficult to escape
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
infuse	v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
decorative	adj: serving to make something look more attractive or pretty; embellishing
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
immobile	adj: unable to move or be moved, particularly due to injury, sickness, or mechanical defect
regenerative	adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
rebirth	n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation
renewal	n: the process of making something new or active again; the act of renewing a subscription, license, etc.
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
gigantic	adj: extremely large
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
perpetual	adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted
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
lunar	adj: of or pertaining to the moon
microgravity	n: a condition of feeble gravity, often experienced by objects or organisms in orbit around a planet or other celestial body, such as the International Space Station
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
celestial	adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
sheltered	adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
aerospace	adj: pertaining to the design, engineering, science, and technology related to the Earth’s atmosphere and the exploration or use of space beyond it
symbolize	v: to represent or stand for something else, particularly an abstract concept or idea; to be an emblem or sign of something
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
interplanetary	adj: relating to or occurring between planets, particularly regarding space travel or communication
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management