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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
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 | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
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 | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
prejudice | n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
ado | n: an action, fuss, or commotion, often over a trivial or unimportant matter; unnecessary activity or effort | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
fictitious | adj: not real or genuine; imaginary or fabricated; created for deception or as part of a literary or artistic work | |
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 | |
outsmart | v: to defeat or best someone through cleverness, cunning, or intelligence, to prevail over someone by being smarter or more strategic | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
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 | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
ethology | n: the scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in their natural habitat and in relation to their evolutionary history and ecological environment | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
reproduce | v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process | |
trophic | adj: of or relating to feeding and nutrition; of or relating to the relationships between organisms and their food sources | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
removal | n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
ransom | n: a large amount of money that is paid for being made to secure the release of a person being held captive | |
coral | n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
starvation | n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
indirectly | adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
decimate | v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
deplete | v: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
union | n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together | |
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 | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
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 | |
slaughter | n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals | |
keystone | n: the central stone at the top of an arch, which holds all other stones in place | |
souvenir | n: an object, often a small item, that is kept as a reminder or memento of a person, place, or event; a keepsake | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
inferiority | n: the state or condition of being lower in rank, quality, or status; a feeling or sense of being less worthy or capable than others | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
longline | n: a type of fishing gear consisting of a long main line with many smaller baited lines attached to it at intervals; a type of clothing or fashion style that is distinguished by long, flowing lines and loose, comfortable shapes | |
bycatch | n: the unintentional capture of non-target species in fishing or harvesting operations, often resulting in their injury or death | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
adverse | adj: unfavorable or harmful | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
standpoint | n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter | |
indiscriminate | adj: done or occurring without any particular aim, purpose, or discrimination; haphazard, random, or careless | |
reliant | adj: needing something or something to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
prestigious | adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance | |
classy | adj: stylish, elegant, or refined in a way that conveys sophistication and good taste | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
rhinoceros | n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia. | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
tusk | n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
proverb | n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
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 | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
ecotourism | n: a form of tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas while promoting conservation and local community development | |
outweigh | v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something | |
monetary | adj: of or relating to the money in the country | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
biopsy | n: the process of removing and examining tissue from the body of the sick person to determine the existence or cause of a disease | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
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 | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
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 | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
physiology | n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
outreach | n: an effort to extend help or services to people who may not be aware of them, often in a targeted manner; the process of establishing connections and communication with a wider community or audience; (verb) to reach out or make contact with people or groups to offer help, support, or information | |
cleanup | n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials | |
juvenile | adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
improper | adj: not following established conventions or norms for appropriate behavior, manners, or conduct; inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular situation or context | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
videography | n: the art or practice of filming or recording videos, often for commercial or artistic purposes | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
blond | adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
receiver | n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something | |
coexist | v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place | |
disclaim | v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
apex | n: the highest point or tip of something | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
savannah | n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close | |
pat | v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively | |
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 | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
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 | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
hashtag | n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. |