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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
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 | |
mussel | n: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible | |
adhesive | n: a sticky substance used to hold things together | |
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 | |
hunk | n: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat | |
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 | |
oyster | n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
extensive | adj: covering a large area; having a wide range | |
arguably | adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
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 | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
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 | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
surge | n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc. | |
influential | adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something | |
rocky | adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock | |
barnacle | n: a type of crustacean that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks, ships, or docks; a metaphorical term used to describe a person or object that is difficult to remove or separate from another person or object | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
turbulence | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
gull | n: a seabird with long wings, short legs, and usually black and white or grey and white feathers | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
aquarium | n: a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water animals and plants are kept; a building containing tanks of live fish of different species, especially one that is open to the public | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
chill | n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
turbulent | adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation | |
induce | v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
swirl | v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
sticky | adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
figurine | n: a small ornamental figure, typically made of clay, porcelain, or plastic and often depicting a person or animal | |
aisle | n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
concert | n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
adhesion | n: the action or process of sticking to something; the physical force that holds surfaces together, especially in the case of two different materials that are in contact with each other | |
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 | |
quantitative | adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data | |
benchmark | n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
seawater | n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals | |
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 | |
dispense | v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
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 | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
plywood | n: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles | |
interior | n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
laminate | n: a material made by bonding together two or more layers of different materials, often used in furniture or flooring | |
formaldehyde | n: a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong, pungent smell used as a preservative and in the manufacture of various products | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
carcinogenic | adj: capable of causing cancer or promoting tumor growth; cancer-causing | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
turf | n: a layer of grass and soil covering a particular area of land, especially used as a playing surface in sports or as a lawn | |
degrade | v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
suture | n: a stitch or series of stitches used to hold together the edges of a wound or incision so that it can heal; a line of junction between two bones, particularly in the skull of an animal or human | |
staple | adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
drill | n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
medieval | adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450 | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
joinery | n: the work or skill of a joiner or carpenter, particularly in the making of the interior woodwork and wooden fittings for buildings, such as doors, windows, and cabinets | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
biomedical | adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare | |
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 | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
picky | adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
remodel | v: to change the structure or form of something | |
whack | v: to hit someone or something hard or noisily | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
cosmetic | adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
eyelash | n: any of the short hairs that grow around the eyes | |
extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
ripe | adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
rivet | n: a short metal pin or bolt with a flat head used for joining things together | |
weld | v: to join two or more pieces of metal together by heating their edges until they melt and fuse | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
recyclability | n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm |