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Word	Meaning	Advanced
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
light-year	n: a unit of distance used in astronomy to represent the distance that light travels in a year, which is equal to about 9.46 trillion kilometers or 5.88 trillion miles
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
bioluminescence	n: the production and emission of light by living creatures, such as glowworms, fireflies, etc.
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
submersible	adj: able to be operated or used underwater; capable of being submerged in water or other liquid
firework	n: a device that produces a colorful display of light and sound when it is ignited
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
transect	v: to cut or divide something by means of a transverse line, typically for surveying or scientific study
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
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
mesh	n: a material made of a network of wire, plastic, or thread
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
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
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
luminescent	adj: emitting light or glowing softly, often without heat; having the ability to produce or emit light, especially through chemical reactions or by absorbing and then releasing energy
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
undoubtedly	adv: without a doubt; certainly; definitely
foolhardy	adj: recklessly bold or daring, often without considering the potential risks or consequences.; characterized by a lack of caution, prudence, or sensible judgment
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
flask	n: a container with a narrow neck and wide, flat body used for holding and carrying liquids
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
flagellate	v: to whip, scourge, or flog someone or oneself (as in religious penitence practices); to swim using a whip-like tail, as some aquatic animals do; (noun) a type of organism that has one or more whip-like appendages
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
burglar	n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime
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
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
intruder	n: someone who enters a place or situation without permission or invitation; someone who interrupts or interferes in something
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
dragonfish	n: a type of deep-sea fish with a long, slender body, large teeth, and a bioluminescent barbel on the chin; often found in the abyssal zone and can survive in extreme environments
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
chin	n: the lowermost part of a person’s face, below the mouth and above the neck
barbel	n: a slender, whisker-like sensory organ or filament that hangs from the mouth of certain fish, such as the catfish, used for locating food
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
knot	n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
luminescence	n: the emission of light occurs as a result of a substance or object being stimulated by energy sources such as heat, electricity, or radiation but without the substance or object becoming significantly hotter or undergoing combustion
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
squid	n: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
morsel	n: a small piece or fragment, particularly of food; a small, tasty, or pleasing bit of something
barrage	n: a concentrated and continuous outpouring or overwhelming amount of something, such as bombs, questions, criticisms, or comments; a defensive barrier of artillery fire or gunfire
photon	n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation
torpedo	n: a weapon that is designed to be launched from a ship, submarine, or aircraft and that is propelled through the water by a motor
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
gob	n: a lump or chunk of a substance; a large amount of something, especially in the sense of an excess or surplus; a colloquial term for mouth
glowing	adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
avatar	n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc.
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
trawl	v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
breathtaking	adj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
anemone	n: a type of flowering plant that has bright, showy flowers and typically blooms in the spring; a marine creature that resembles flowers but has oral rings of tentacles
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
tentacle	n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
starfish	n: marine invertebrate that belongs to the phylum Echinodermata, characterized by a five-armed body shape that resembles a star, typically found on or near the seafloor
brittle	adj: easily broken, cracked, or shattered when subjected to pressure or stress; lacking flexibility or resilience; fragile
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
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
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
hitch	v: to move something into a different position jerkily; to travel by getting free rides from motorists; to hook or entangle
saber	n: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing
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
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
lure	v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
jellyfish	n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
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
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
unobtrusive	adj: not conspicuous or noticeable, especially in a way that is intended to avoid attracting attention or causing disruption; not interfering or obstructing
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
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
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
isopod	n: a type of crustacean characterized by its dorsoventrally flattened body and seven pairs of legs, including common examples like woodlice and pill bugs
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
cam	n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
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
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
carrion	n: the decaying flesh of dead animals, often used to refer to the carcasses that serve as food for scavenging animals
scavenger	n: an animal or bird that feeds on carrion, dead animals, or other scavenged material; a person who searches for and collects discarded or unwanted items, often to sell or reuse them
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
gill	n: a respiratory organ of fish and some other aquatic animals that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
odor	n: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
pinwheel	n: a toy consisting of curved and colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when you blow on it; a circular firework that spins round and round, emitting colorful fire
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
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
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
addictive	adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming