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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
snorkel	n: a tube-like device used for breathing underwater, with one end in the mouth and the other above the surface of the water
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
monsoon	n: a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to a region, typically occurring in tropical areas
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
replace	v: to take the place of something
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
dragonfly	n: a slender-bodied non-stinging insect having two pairs of large transparent wings that are outspread at rest
oriental	adj: relating to Asia or the eastern part of the world; specifically associated with the cultural, artistic, and architectural traditions of Asia
scarlet	n: a bright red color; a vivid, deep, or intense red
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
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
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
flier	n: (also “flyer”) a person who travels by air or an airplane passenger; a leaflet or pamphlet designed to be handed out or posted to provide information or advertise something
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
skim	v: to read something quickly to get a general idea of its contents; to remove any unwanted or unnecessary material from the surface of a liquid; to glide smoothly or briefly over a surface
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
glider	n: a light aircraft or small, unpowered plane that is designed to glide and soar through the air using natural winds and or thermal currents
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
entirely	adv: completely
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
rainwater	n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
writ	n: a written legal order or command
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
outermost	adj: farthest from the center or the inside; located on or relating to the outer part or surface of something
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
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
transect	v: to cut or divide something by means of a transverse line, typically for surveying or scientific study
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
inter	v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
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
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
underneath	adv: under or below something else
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
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
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
seasonal	adj: occurring or varying according to the season or time of year; related to or affected by the changing seasons
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
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
swoosh	v: to move through the air with a rushing or hissing sound; to make such a sound; (noun) a sound that something makes when it moves quickly through the air
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
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
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
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
evaporation	n: the process of a liquid changing into a gas or vapor, often as a result of high temperatures or reduced pressure; the gradual disappearance or dissipation of something, such as money or resources
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
convect	v: to transfer heat or energy through a fluid, typically by means of currents; to cause something to rise or move by means of heat or fluid motion
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
monarch	n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
crossing	n: the act of going from one side to the other; a place where roads, railway tracks, or rivers intersect
transoceanic	adj: relating to or crossing an ocean or oceans
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
percolate	v: to filter through a porous substance or material; to pass through gradually or spread slowly; to rise or pass through a liquid or container, as in a coffee maker
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
falcon	n: a bird of prey characterized by its sharp talons and hooked beak; typically having a long tail and wingspan and known for its swift and agile flight
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
sensible	adj: having good sense or judgment; reasonable; practical; marked by a perception of the importance or seriousness of something
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
refuel	v: to put additional fuel into a plane, ship, car, etc.
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
pied	adj: having two or more different colors, usually black and white
cuckoo	n: a bird of the Cuculidae family, known for its distinctive call; (informally) a person who is crazy, eccentric, or foolish
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw