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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
bother | v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something | |
reproduction | n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work | |
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 | |
pollinate | v: to transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to produce fruit or seeds; to spread or disseminate an idea or influence to others | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
niche | n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
pollen | n: a fine powder substance consisting of microscopic grains produced by plants that facilitate their reproductive process through the process of pollination | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
forensic | adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings | |
hay | n: grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed or bedding; a stack or bale of this dried grass | |
disseminate | v: to spread or distribute widely, especially information or ideas; to scatter or disperse | |
inefficient | adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, 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 | |
chuck | v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone | |
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 | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
cereal | n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
airborne | adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
symbiotic | adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist | |
nectar | n: a sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts and provides food for bees and other insects; any sweet liquid that is enjoyed as a drink or used as a flavoring | |
symbiosis | n: a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms, typically to the advantage of all | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
hummingbird | n: a small bird with a highly specialized beak and wings that allow it to hover in place, known for its rapid wingbeats and ability to fly in any direction | |
hawk | n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
landing | n: the act of coming to rest on the ground or another surface after being in flight or jumping; a platform or area of ground where a plane or spacecraft can come to rest | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
anther | n: the part of a flower’s stamen that produces and contains pollen, usually located at the top of the stamen | |
lily | n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty | |
cleverly | adv: in a way that demonstrates intelligence or ability | |
unsuspecting | adj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
whop | v: to strike forcefully; to beat or batter | |
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 | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
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 | |
studied | adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
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 | |
proboscis | n: an elongated, protruding nose, snout, or appendage, especially of certain mammals or insects, used for grasping or feeding | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
erect | v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical | |
deceive | v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
botany | n: the scientific study of plants | |
deceit | n: the act of deceiving or misleading someone, often for personal or selfish gain; a practice or behavior intended to mislead or misrepresent the truth | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
trot | v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides | |
douse | v: to extinguish or soak something completely with a liquid, typically water; to pour the liquid over something or someone in a sudden and heavy manner | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
texture | n: the feel or appearance of a surface or substance | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
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 | |
metallic | adj: relating to or resembling metal; having a shiny, silvery, or reflective quality; characterized by strength, durability, or toughness | |
beetle | n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings | |
obsidian | n: a natural, hard, black volcanic glass that is formed from lava cooled very rapidly, used traditionally by Native Americans for cutting tools and weapons due to its sharp edges and extreme durability | |
insidious | adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
perfume | n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin | |
gaudy | adj: excessively flashy or ostentatious in a way that lacks good taste; showy in a vulgar or overly ornamental manner; characterized by loud, bright colors or excessive decoration | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
carrion | n: the decaying flesh of dead animals, often used to refer to the carcasses that serve as food for scavenging animals | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
bristle | n: a stiff, short hair on a mammal’s skin or a natural or artificial brush; a stiff, sharp point on a plant such as a thorn or a prickle; (verb) to react defensively to something; to stand up stiffly and be rigid | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
cuckoo | n: a bird of the Cuculidae family, known for its distinctive call; (informally) a person who is crazy, eccentric, or foolish | |
pint | n: a unit of measurement for liquid and dry substances, typically equal to 1/8th of a gallon or 16 fluid ounces, commonly used to measure beverages, such as beer or milk, as well as certain food ingredients | |
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 | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
ambient | adj: relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a particular atmosphere or mood, often through sound or lighting | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
spadix | n: a type of inflorescence characteristic of certain plants, consisting of a fleshy, usually elongated axis covered with small, densely-packed flowers, often surrounded by a leaf-like structure called a spathe | |
volatile | adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
midge | n: (also known as a “gnat”) a small, two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito, often found in swarms | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
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 | |
sticky | adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid | |
shower | n: a brief period of rain; a device that emits a spray of water for washing oneself; a party or celebration in which gifts are given to someone, often in anticipation of a major life event such as a wedding or the birth of a child | |
wilt | v: to become limp and drooping, often as a result of heat, lack of water, or disease; to lose strength, vitality, or energy; to fade or wither away | |
philodendron | n: a tropical plant belonging to the Araceae family, known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and often used as an indoor or outdoor ornamental plant | |
phallus | n: a symbol or representation of the penis, typically depicted as an erect organ and often used to represent male sexuality, virility, or power | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
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 | |
starch | n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals | |
burning | adj: intense or scorching heat | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
centigrade | n: a system of temperature measurement in which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees; also known as the Celsius scale | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
regulation | n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule | |
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 | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
ultraviolet | adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
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 | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
bull | n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
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 | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
tripod | n: a three-legged stand, typically one with a platform for a camera or other equipment | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
sunscreen | n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
primrose | n: a herbaceous perennial plant with yellow or pink flowers that typically bloom in early spring | |
poetic | adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
Venus | n: the planet second in order from the sun | |
fertility | n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
encapsulate | v: to enclose or envelop something within a capsule or a membrane; to express or summarize the essence or core of something in a condensed form | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing |