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Word	Meaning	Advanced
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
improve	v: to make or become better
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
shoreline	n: a line that separates land and sea
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
increasingly	adv: more and more
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
sediment	n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid
trample	v: to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
bulldoze	v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way
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
magnify	v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
overfishing	n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem
bludgeon	v: to strike or hit someone repeatedly with a heavy object, often resulting in severe injury or death; to force or coerce by using threats or intimidation
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
infest	v: to swarm or overrun with a large number of something undesirable, such as pests or parasites
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
overgrow	v: to grow or thrive over so as to cover with herbage
slippery	adj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
slime	n: a thick, slippery substance that is usually soft and wet
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
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
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
glossy	adj: having a smooth, shiny surface or finish; characterized by an attractive, polished appearance; often used to describe photographs or printed materials with a high-quality finish
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
brochure	n: a small book or pamphlet advertising a product, service, or place of interest
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
sperm	n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal
fertilize	v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
larva	n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
blob	n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
poppy	n: a plant with large, showy flowers of various colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white, and a capsule containing small seeds, and some species of poppy are used to produce opium and its derivatives
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
suitable	adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
underneath	adv: under or below something else
tentacle	n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving
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
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
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
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
certainty	n: the state of being certain
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
crevice	n: a long narrow depression or opening in a surface of rock or wall
groove	n: a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material or surface; a particular style of popular music characterized by a strong and repetitive rhythm
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
pier	n: a structure built on posts extending from land out into a body of water used as a landing place for boats or as a recreational area
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
freezer	n: a device that keeps food, beverages, or other perishable items at low temperatures to maintain their freshness or preserve them for later use
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
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
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
metamorphose	v: to undergo a dramatic change in form, structure, or substance; to transform or alter in appearance or nature
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
embryo	n: an animal organism in the early stages of growth, either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
fertility	n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive