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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
landmine	n: an explosive device hidden underground and designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact with a person or vehicle
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
hamster	n: a small, furry rodent commonly kept as a pet; often used in research laboratories due to their small size and ease of handling
gerbil	n: a small, burrowing rodent often kept as a pet, known for its long hind legs, soft fur, and long tail
squirrel	n: a small to medium-sized rodent with a bushy tail, found in almost every part of the world
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
exuberant	adj: full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; lively, animated, or unrestrained in behavior or expression; characterized by abundant growth or profuse production
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
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
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
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
vermin	n: small animals, such as rats and mice, that are considered to be harmful
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
sociable	adj: being friendly, outgoing, and inclined to engage in social activities or interactions; enjoying the company of others
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
olfaction	n: the sense of smell; the ability to detect and perceive odors or scents
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
peanut	n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source
syringe	n: a device used for injecting or withdrawing fluids from the body, consisting of a tube and a plunger that creates a vacuum or expels the fluid
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
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
scent	n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
leash	n: a long, flexible cord or chain used to restrain or control a dog (or other animals); a figurative tool used to control or limit someone’s behavior or actions
minefield	n: an area or situation that contains a hidden danger or risk, particularly a literal minefield of explosives or a figurative minefield of potential problems or missteps
accredit	v: to give official recognition or approval to an individual, organization, or educational institution; to attribute something to a particular source or cause
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
operational	adj: relating to a particular process or series of actions for achieving a result
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
endorse	v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
microscopy	n: the scientific study of small structures or substances using microscopes, including the anatomical, physiological, and pathological aspects of cells, tissues, and organs
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
reliability	n: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
secondary	adj: of a lower rank, status, or importance about something else; not primary or central; derived from or caused by another source
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
etymology	n: the study of the origin and history of words, including changes in meaning and form over time; the history of a particular word or phrase
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
exude	v: to emit or release a liquid, smell, or expression gradually and slowly; to display an emotion, quality, or characteristic in a spontaneous and natural way
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
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
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
customs	n: the official department or agency that enforces the regulations, taxes, and duties related to the importation and exportation of goods; the duties, taxes, or tariffs imposed on imported or exported goods
illicit	adj: forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not approved of or socially acceptable
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
interval	n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
considerable	adj: large in size, extent, amount, or significance; noteworthy or substantial in importance
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
standardize	v: to make uniform or consistent in form, quality, or performance; to establish or implement a standard or standardization process
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
sniff	v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
automated	adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
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
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
harmonize	v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents