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snowcap | n: a covering of snow on the top of a mountain or hill | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
alpine | adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain | |
expanse | n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
grassland | n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock | |
foothill | n: a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range, typically found at the beginning of a slope or ascent and can have a significant impact on the local climate and ecology of an area | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
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 | |
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 | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
horned | adj: having or bearing horns or hornlike projections; resembling the shape or appearance of a horn | |
rhinoceros | n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia. | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
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 | |
poacher | n: a person who catches and kills birds, animals, or fish illegally | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
battalion | n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
hectare | n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
gunfight | n: a violent exchange of gunfire between two or more individuals or groups; often depicted in movies and media as part of the action or crime scenes | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
personnel | n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
resolution | n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display | |
lowland | n: low-lying country or region | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
aircraft | n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter | |
autopilot | n: a system that automatically controls the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft | |
compass | n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability | |
barometer | n: an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure and is used to predict changes in weather; a measure of the prevailing conditions or trends within a particular situation or environment | |
altimeter | n: a device used to measure altitude, especially in aircraft, by sensing changes in atmospheric pressure | |
payload | n: the amount of cargo or goods that a vehicle or equipment is designed to carry or transport; in computing, the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication system | |
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 | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
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 | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
mow | v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops | |
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 | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
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 | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
rainforest | n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
ape | n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons | |
orangutan | n: a large long-armed ape with red-brown hair that lives in Borneo and Sumatra and has arboreal habits | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
treetop | n: the uppermost part of a tree, where the leaves or branches grow out from the trunk; the highest point of elevation within a forested area | |
time-consuming | adj: requiring a significant amount of time or effort to complete | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
oblivious | adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful | |
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 | |
buffalo | n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
deforest | v: to clear an area of forest or trees | |
plank | n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
aerial | n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
geometric | adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids) | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
vegetation | n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot | |
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 | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
thermal | adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
campfire | n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
activate | v: make something start working, more active or dynamic | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
retrieve | v: to find or get something back | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
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 | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
cumbersome | adj: difficult to handle or use, especially because of being large, heavy, or not effective; not elegant or graceful in expression | |
antenna | n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
receiver | n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something | |
canopy | n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it | |
triangulation | n: the process of determining the location or position of something, such as an object, place, or point, by measuring the angles or distances between multiple reference points or landmarks | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
parachute | n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air | |
spy | n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization | |
microphone | n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder | |
eavesdrop | v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission | |
amphibian | n: a cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water | |
wingspan | n: the distance between the tips of a bird’s wings when fully extended and in flight; often used to describe the size or scope of something, particularly about physical objects or structures | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
pixel | n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
skeptic | n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star |