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Word	Meaning	Advanced
crest	n: a peak or ridge, especially on a mountain or wave; a decorative tuft or topknot
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
fowl	n: birds that are kept for their meat or eggs, particularly domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
earthbound	adj: limited or restricted in movement or activity, typically due to physical rather than mental reasons; rooted or grounded in physical reality rather than imagination or abstract thought
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
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
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
vulture	n: a large bird of prey with a bald head, sharp beak, and keen eyesight, feeding mainly on carrion (the flesh of dead animals)
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
carnivore	n: an animal that primarily eats meat as opposed to plant matter
scavenge	v: to search for or gather useful material, particularly food or other resources, from discarded waste or other sources
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
emblem	n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea
majestic	adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
virtually	adv: almost completely
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
lark	n: a small, typically songbird-like bird known for its melodic singing; a carefree or playful adventure or activity done for amusement or enjoyment
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
weaverbird	n: a small bird known for its intricate nest-building skills, often weaving together grasses and other materials to create elaborate nests
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
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
long-tail	adj: referring to a business model or strategy that aims to sell a large number of unique items, each with relatively small sales volumes, usually through online stores and marketplaces
widow	n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
cuddle	v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
sizable	adj: large in size or amount
zebra	n: a wild, horse-like mammal native to Africa with distinctive black-and-white stripes
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
sunbird	n: any of various small tropical birds, typically found in the Old World, known for their brilliant plumage and their ability to hover while feeding on nectar
pollination	n: the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs of one flower to the female reproductive organs of another flower, resulting in fertilization and the production of seeds
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
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
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
migratory	adj: relating to or characterized by the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often for regular seasonal or environmental reasons
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
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
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
electrocution	n: death or serious injury caused by electric shock; the act of killing or injuring someone with electricity
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
augur	v: to predict or foreshadow a future event, often by interpreting signs or omens; to serve as an indication or harbinger of something to come
buzzard	n: a large hawklike bird of prey (= a bird that kills and eats other creatures) with broad wings and a rounded tail;
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
termite	n: a small, pale social insect that feeds on wood and can cause significant damage to wooden structures and furniture
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
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
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
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
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
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
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
immediately	adv: now or without delay
increasingly	adv: more and more
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
android	n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system
enthusiast	n: a person having a strong liking for something
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
dragonfly	n: a slender-bodied non-stinging insect having two pairs of large transparent wings that are outspread at rest
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
orchid	n: a plant with showy or unusual flowers, typically having either a single, complex flower or a cluster of small flowers, many of which are prized for their beauty and often cultivated as ornamental plants
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
hereby	adv: by means of this document, action, or statement; as a result of this specific act or announcement
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
binocular	n: (often used in plural form) a device or instrument designed for use with both eyes simultaneously, enabling a viewer to see objects in a three-dimensional perspective and with greater depth perception; (adjective) relating to or involving both eyes, especially when viewing through a device such as a pair of binoculars; involving or requiring the use of both eyes
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone