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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
mead	n: an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey and water, often with the addition of spices, fruits, or grains
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
lifeline	n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help
intake	n: the act or process of taking food, air, etc., into your body through the mouth; the amount of food, air, or another substance that you take into your body
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
groundwater	n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
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
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
liken	v: to compare something or someone to something or someone else to emphasize similarity or likeness; to describe or represent something as being like something else in some way
faucet	n: a device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
uninformed	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject or issue; ignorant or unaware of the facts or details surrounding a situation
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
rainwater	n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
sewer	n: an underground system of pipes used to carry away sewage and wastewater
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
stormwater	n: water that accumulates during and after rainfall or snowmelt, usually flowing into waterways, sewers, or drainage systems
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
spout	n: a tube or chute through which something, particularly a liquid, can be poured or discharged in a continuous stream; a projecting tube or pipe that transfers fluids from one container to another; (verb) to send out a stream of liquid or gas, typically in a forceful way
gutter	n: a channel along the edge of a road or structure for carrying away rainwater
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
percolate	v: to filter through a porous substance or material; to pass through gradually or spread slowly; to rise or pass through a liquid or container, as in a coffee maker
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
aquifer	n: an underground layer of rock, sand, or Earth that can take in and hold water
underlie	v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
gravel	n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material
quarry	n: a place where a stone or other materials are extracted from the ground; an animal or a person that is the target of hunting
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
recharge	v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep
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
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
wastewater	n: water that contains waste substances from homes, farms, factories, etc.
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
prohibitive	adj: tending to or effectively preventing or inhibiting an action, choice, or possibility due to being too expensive, difficult, or unreasonable; serving as a deterrent or barrier
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
osmosis	n: the process by which molecules of a solvent (such as water) move through a semipermeable membrane from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration; the gradual or subtle absorption of knowledge, ideas, or influence from one source to another
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
permeable	adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
peroxide	n: a compound containing an oxygen-oxygen single bond or the anion O2^2-, often associated with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a common antiseptic
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
cleave	v: to split or divide something into two parts, often with force; to adhere or cling to something closely and cohesively
hydroxyl	n: a chemical group consisting of one hydrogen atom and one oxygen atom (-OH), which is often found in alcohols and other organic compounds
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
entirely	adv: completely
effluent	n: liquid waste or sewage that is discharged or released into a body of water; a byproduct or waste material that flows out or is expelled from a manufacturing process or system
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
inactivate	v: to make something idle or inoperative; to release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
airborne	adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
futurist	n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
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
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
cactus	n: a plant that typically grows in dry regions and has spiny leaves, stems, and often vibrant flowers
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
desalination	n: the process of removing salt, especially from seawater
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
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
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter