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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pigment	n: a substance that gives color to a material, such as paint, ink, or biological tissue; often derived from natural sources or synthetically produced
moderately	adv: to an average size, amount, degree, or strength;
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
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
beagle	n: a small dog with a smooth coat, long ears, and a strong sense of smell, used for hunting hares
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
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
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
equator	n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles)
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
conspicuous	adj: visible or observable; likely to draw attention
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
coincide	v: to take place at or near the same time
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
blues	n: a style of music characterized by its melancholic and soulful qualities, often featuring vocals, guitar, or harmonica; a feeling of sadness or despondency
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
gradient	n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
genus	n: a taxonomic category in the classification of living organisms, ranking below a family and above a species, which consists of species that share common characteristics and are closely related to each other
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
occlude	v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
impede	v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
vitamin	n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
myriad	adj: a very large number
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
melanin	n: a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals, responsible for the color and tone of these features
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
superb	adj: extremely good; excellent in quality; superbly done
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
organism	n: a tiny living thing
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
folate	n: a water-soluble B vitamin that is essential for the formation of red blood cells and normal growth and development
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
protective	adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
dissipated	adj: dispersed or scattered in different directions; wasted or squandered on excessive or extravagant pleasures such as drinking, partying, or gambling; characterized by a lack of focus or discipline
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
bereft	adj: feeling deprived or lacking something that is desired or needed; deprived or robbed of something or someone
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
sepia	n: a reddish-brown color reminiscent of old photographs; a photographic process or technique that produces prints in this color
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
transatlantic	adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
invidious	adj: causing annoyance or resentment; unfairly discriminating or creating a feeling of envy or unfairness
deleterious	adj: causing harm, damage, or injury; having a detrimental or destructive effect
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
impediment	n: a hindrance or obstruction in doing something
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
deficiency	n: the state of lack, or not having enough of, something that is essential
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
comp	v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
emblem	n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea
parentage	n: the identity, origin, or lineage of one’s parents; the condition or fact of being someone’s parent; ancestry or descent
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
tan	v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun
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
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
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
eschew	v: to deliberately avoid or abstain from something; to keep away from or shun a particular action, habit, or behavior
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity