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Word	Meaning	Advanced
stink	v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical
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
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
roster	n: a list of people’s names, often who are available to do a job
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
salmon	n: a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
raccoon	n: a nocturnal mammal with a distinctive black mask-like marking around the eyes, known for its omnivorous diet, dexterous paws, and bushy tail
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
snipe	v: to make a sly or spiteful remark, often in a concealed or indirect way; to target someone with an unfair or unwarranted attack or criticism
woodcock	n: a type of migratory game bird with a long bill, short legs, and mottled brown plumage, often found in wooded areas and known for its distinctive mating flight displays
grouse	n: a type of game bird, typically found in the Northern Hemisphere, known for its plump body and short legs; a complaint or grievance expressed in a grumbling or discontented manner; (verb) to complain or grumble about something
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
husbandry	n: the care, management, and cultivation of plants, animals, or other resources to obtain productive or profitable outcomes; the practice of tending to and responsibly using natural resources
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
lightweight	adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
buildup	n: the accumulation or increase of something over time
quadruple	v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
aquaculture	n: the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, seaweed, and shellfish for human consumption, as well as for environmental conservation and research purposes
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
bycatch	n: the unintentional capture of non-target species in fishing or harvesting operations, often resulting in their injury or death
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
spit	v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
tuna	n: a large fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas; commonly used for commercial and sport fishing and as a food source for humans and other animals
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
improve	v: to make or become better
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
warm-blooded	adj: of or relating to animals that regulate their body temperature internally, typically mammals and birds, and maintain a relatively constant temperature regardless of external conditions; figuratively, passionate, enthusiastic, or emotionally expressive
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
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
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
cold-blooded	adj: of or relating to animals that cannot control their body temperature internally, typically reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and rely on external sources of heat to maintain their body temperature; figuratively, unemotional, callous, or lacking in empathy
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
uptight	adj: tense, anxious, or stressed; showing or feeling a need for control or perfection
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
sidle	v: to move or walk sideways carefully or furtively; to approach or move sneakily or cautiously, often to avoid attention or confrontation
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
FIFO	n: (an acronym for “first in, first out”) a method of accounting or inventory management in which the first items acquired or produced are also the first items to be sold or used
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
amorphous	adj: without a definite or clear shape or form; lacking a specific structure or organization; shapeless or formless
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
culinary	adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
halibut	n: a large, flat-bodied saltwater fish that is an important food source, particularly in North America and Europe
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
hula	n: a traditional Hawaiian dance characterized by rhythmic hip movements accompanied by chanting and music; the music and songs associated with this dance
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
pineapple	n: tropical fruit with a rough, spiky exterior and sweet, juicy flesh inside, often used in cooking, baking, or as a snack
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
pollack	n: (also “pollock”) a variety of freshwater fish related to the cod, or a member of a North Atlantic family of marine fish, typically greenish-gray in color
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
tilapia	n: a type of freshwater fish commonly farmed for food, native to Africa and the Middle East
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
converter	n: a device or machine that converts one form of energy or substance into another form; a device that changes the format or type of a file or document
godsend	n: something or someone that comes unexpectedly and is very helpful or beneficial
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
halve	v: to divide something into two equal parts; to reduce something by half its original amount or size
bivalve	n: a type of mollusk characterized by having a hinged two-part shell, such as clams, mussels, or oysters, also refers to the shell itself
mussel	n: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible
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
microalga	n: a microscopic species of algae that are often used for their high nutritional value, particularly as a source of protein or for the production of biofuels
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
filtration	n: the process of passing a substance (such as liquid or gas) through a medium to remove impurities or unwanted particles
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
nit	n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
overused	adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality
phosphate	n: a chemical compound made up of phosphorus (= a chemical element with the symbol P) and oxygen (= a chemical element with the symbol O), often used in fertilizers, detergents, and other industrial processes
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
seaweed	n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
fatty	adj: containing a lot of fat
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things