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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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unveil | v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time | |
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 | |
removal | n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
seagrass | n: a type of grass that grows in shallow salty or brackish water along coasts | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
seafloor | n: the bottom of the ocean | |
sequester | v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid. | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
mesmerize | v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of | |
biosphere | n: the part of the Earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist, including plants, animals, and microorganisms | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
rhizome | n: a root-like stem that grows horizontally underground, producing both roots and shoots to form new plants | |
subterranean | adj: under the ground | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
elongate | v: to extend something in length; to lengthen, stretch out, or to make longer | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
clone | n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation | |
calculated | adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
hectare | n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters | |
pristine | adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
canopy | n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
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 | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
decompose | v: to break down or cause to break down over time into simpler substances or elements | |
dissipate | v: to disperse or scatter widely | |
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 | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
suspend | v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely | |
devoid | adj: completely lacking or free from something | |
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 | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
decomposition | n: the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances through natural processes such as decay | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
centennial | n: a 100th anniversary or celebration of an event that occurred 100 years ago | |
timescale | n: a period or interval of time, particularly one used as a standard for measuring or comparing other periods of time; a reference point or benchmark for the duration or length of a particular event or process | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
meter | n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
peat | n: a type of soil made up of partially decayed organic matter (usually moss) that accumulates in wetlands or bogs, often used as fuel for heat and cooking in some regions of the world | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
shoreline | n: a line that separates land and sea | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
cyclone | n: a violent, rotating windstorm that forms over tropical waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal regions, also known as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region in which it occurs | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
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 | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
runoff | n: the occurrence of surplus liquid such as water that exceeds the limit or capacity; another competition, election, race, etc., following a tie or inconclusive outcome | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
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 | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
aggravate | v: to make a problem or situation worse; to irritate or annoy someone | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
anchor | n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
yacht | n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities | |
plow | n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
sediment | n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
dredge | v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process | |
trawl | v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
scuba | n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving | |
diver | n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
airborne | adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air | |
sensor | n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner | |
differentiate | v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
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 | |
cruise | n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
retrieve | v: to find or get something back | |
ascertain | v: to find out or learn something true or correct | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
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 | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
rebound | v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched | |
sustained | adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
commonwealth | n: a community of nations or people or a state in which the people hold the supreme power | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
chef | n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel | |
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 | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
arable | adj: relating to land that is suitable for growing crops; capable of being plowed and used for agriculture | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
herbicide | n: a substance used to kill or control the growth of unwanted plants | |
pesticide | n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
ditch | n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
duckling | n: a young duck, typically one that is not yet fully grown | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
nickname | n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
swan | n: a large waterbird with a long neck, bill, and webbed feet; known for their elegant and graceful appearance | |
harbinger | n: a sign or indication of something that is about to happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something or someone | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
stabilize | v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way |