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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
pine	n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
precontact	adj: referring to a time or culture before the arrival and influence of foreign or outside groups, particularly about the indigenous peoples of a region or area
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
storyline	n: the central narrative or plot of a story, often involving a series of events or conflicts that move the story forward; the overall structure or arc of a story
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
dab	v: to touch or apply something lightly, usually several times
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
smudge	n: a blurry or dirty mark or stain left by rubbing or smearing something; also, a bundle of material, such as sage or incense, that is burned to produce smoke for purification or ritual purposes
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
landmass	n: a large area of land, especially one that is distinct from surrounding areas by its topography, geology, or biota
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
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
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
appropriation	n: the act of taking something for one’s use or purpose, particularly without permission or legal right; the allocation or assignment of funds, resources, or property for a specific purpose or use
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
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.
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
bison	n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
elk	n: a large species of deer native to North America and eastern Asia, known for its large antlers and imposing size
slingshot	n: a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones or other projectiles
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
immense	adj: extremely large or great
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
permaculture	n: a system of agricultural and ecological design that aims to create sustainable, self-sufficient ecosystems by working with natural processes and relying on renewable resources
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
oceanography	n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
mycology	n: the scientific study of fungi, including their taxonomy, biological properties, and uses in medicine, industry, and agriculture
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
metallurgy	n: a branch of materials science and engineering that stands at metals’ physical and chemical properties, their compounds with other metals, and their mixtures, called alloys.
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
fermentation	n: the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of the heat
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
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
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
wasteful	adj: characterized by excessive or unnecessary use or consumption; using resources or materials inefficiently or inappropriately, resulting in unnecessary waste or expense
resourceful	adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems
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
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
prairie	n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America
turnip	n: a root vegetable similar to rutabaga, usually with a round or oblong shape and white or yellow flesh inside
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
seaweed	n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
maim	v: to injure or wound someone seriously, particularly by permanently disabling or disfiguring a body part
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
glyphosate	n: a widely used herbicide and crop desiccant that is considered controversial due to its potential environmental and health impacts
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
pantry	n: a small room, closet, or cupboard used for the storage of food, particularly non-perishable items such as canned goods, dry goods, and spices; a supply of food stored in this manner
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
nutritional	adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
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
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
carbohydrate	n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals
paleolithic	adj: of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age, which represents almost the entire period of prehistoric human technology
untapped	adj: not yet used or exploited
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
symbiotic	adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;