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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
unexplored	adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
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
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
mineralogy	n: the scientific study of minerals, naturally occurring inorganic substances with homogeneous chemical composition and ordered internal structure that focuses on the identification, characterization, and classification of minerals
intrepid	adj: courageous and not afraid of danger or difficulties
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.
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
shaft	n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
unappreciated	adj: not adequately valued or acknowledged
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
mammoth	adj: exceedingly large or extensive; (noun) any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
karst	n: a landscape or terrain characterized by underground drainage systems, sinkholes, caves, and the dissolution of limestone or other soluble rocks, which regions often have unique hydrological features due to the dissolution of rock layers
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
soluble	adj: able to dissolve in a particular substance or solvent; able to be solved or settled
lithology	n: the study of the physical and chemical properties of rocks and geological formations
drainage	n: the process of draining or the condition of being drained; the natural or artificial removal of water from an area or a system, usually due to rainfall or melting snow
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
conduit	n: a channel, pipe, or tube that is used to direct the flow of fluids or other material from one place to another; figuratively, a means of communication or channel for transmitting information, ideas, or concepts
spelean	adj: relating to or characteristic of caves or their exploration, typically used in the context of spelunking or cave exploration
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
undiscovered	adj: not yet found or known
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
lava	n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
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
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
vertigo	n: a feeling of dizziness or disorientation often caused by a disturbance in the inner ear; a sensation or feeling of being unsteady or losing one’s balance
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
lowland	n: low-lying country or region
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
impregnable	adj: impossible to enter, capture, or defeat; difficult to argue against or resist
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
quartz	n: a hard, mineral compound consisting of silicon dioxide, often occurring as colorless or white crystals but also found in various colors, and commonly used in jewelry and watches, as well as in the production of glass and other industrial applications
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
crust	n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture
quartzite	n: a hard and compact metamorphic rock composed primarily of quartz, often used in construction and decorative applications
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
supercontinent	n: a large landmass that is formed by the collision and merging of several smaller continents and which then eventually breaks apart again due to tectonic forces
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
sculpt	v: to create a work of art by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
plateau	n: an elevated, relatively level expanse of land, typically vast and extending over a large area; a state or period of little or no change following a period of growth, development, or progress
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
stalactite	n: a tapering, elongated mineral deposit that hangs from the roof of a cave, formed by the accumulation of mineral-rich water dripping from the ceiling
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
carbonate	n: a carbonic acid salt or ester that contains the anion CO3
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
silica	n: a hard, brittle mineral that occurs as silicon dioxide in various forms such as quartz, opal, or flint, commonly used in various industrial applications, such as as an abrasive or filler
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
stromatolite	n: a type of fossilized microbial mat formed by the growth and mineralization of cyanobacteria and other microorganisms, typically found in ancient sedimentary rocks and of great significance to the study of the Earth’s early history and evolution
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
phosphate	n: a chemical compound made up of phosphorus (= a chemical element with the symbol P) and oxygen (= a chemical element with the symbol O), often used in fertilizers, detergents, and other industrial processes
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
cricket	n: leaping insect; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players
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
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
Negro	n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage