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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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soundscape | n: the overall sound environment of a particular area or place | |
ant | n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
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 | |
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 | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
rainforest | n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall | |
temperate | adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude | |
vibrant | adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm | |
orchestra | n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion | |
instantaneous | adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment | |
reptile | n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles | |
amphibian | n: a cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
phonetic | adj: of or relating to speech sounds or scientific study of speech sound | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
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 | |
anthropology | n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
incoherent | adj: expressed or formulated without clarity or logic; lacking cohesion or connection; disjointed or rambling in speech or writing | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
worthless | adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering | |
artifact | n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
magnificence | n: the quality or state of being extremely good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired | |
symphony | n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
violin | n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
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 | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
soundtrack | n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game | |
installation | n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
arch | n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
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 | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
typify | v: to be a typical example of; to represent or serve as an example of something | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
altitude | n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
clear-cut | adj: defined or delimited sharply and distinctly; easily seen or understood; without ambiguity or confusion | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
chorus | n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
protocol | n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement | |
calibrate | v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
spectrogram | n: a graph or visual representation depicting the frequency and intensity of sound waves or other signals over time | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
woodpecker | n: a type of bird characterized by its habit of tapping or drumming against tree trunks with its strong beak, known for its ability to excavate holes in tree trunks and branches for nesting and foraging purposes | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
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 | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
jellyfish | n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging | |
hydrophone | n: a device used to detect and analyze sound waves in water, typically used for underwater acoustics research, sonar systems, or underwater surveillance | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
microphone | n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
critter | n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
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 | |
tentacle | n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving | |
nutritional | adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
toad | n: a small, tailless amphibian with dry, warty skin and short legs; a person who is disliked or contemptible | |
hardpan | n: a compacted layer of soil or subsoil that is highly resistant to water penetration, resulting in poor drainage | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
moisture | n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance | |
vernal | adj: pertaining to the season of spring; fresh, youthful, or new; relating to or associated with youth, enthusiasm, or growth | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
cooperative | adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
owl | n: a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, and typically a loud hooting call | |
croak | v: to make a hoarse sound, like a raven or frog; to make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
exceed | v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired | |
pond | n: a small, shallow lake | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
flyby | n: a close approach to a celestial body, especially a planet, by a spacecraft without landing or entering orbit | |
regain | v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away | |
synchronicity | n: the simultaneous occurrence of seemingly unrelated events that are connected in a meaningful way, suggesting the presence of a deeper, more significant pattern or purpose | |
horned | adj: having or bearing horns or hornlike projections; resembling the shape or appearance of a horn | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
beaver | n: a large, semiaquatic rodent with a wide, flat tail and webbed feet, noted for its ability to build dams and lodges | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
warden | n: a person responsible for the supervision and management of a particular place, such as a prison, a national park, or a university campus | |
apparent | adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly | |
dynamite | n: a powerful explosive made from nitroglycerin, typically used in construction and mining; something that causes strong, sudden reactions or changes | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
inconsolably | adv: without being able to be comforted or relieved; in a way that cannot be consoled or comforted | |
offspring | n: descendant; any immature animal or plant | |
facet | n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
endow | v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
quantifiable | adj: able to be measured, expressed, or quantified in numerical or statistical terms | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
widen | v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
jaguar | n: a large animal of the cat family that has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots, mainly found in parts of Central and South America | |
growl | v: to make a low, guttural sound, usually similar to that of an animal, expressing anger, agitation, or disapproval |