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Word	Meaning	Advanced
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
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
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
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
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
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
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
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
encrust	v: to cover or coat something with a crust (= hard outer layer), often as a result of an accumulation of materials over time
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
instantly	adv: immediately
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
dainty	adj: delicately small and charming
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
fishy	adj: suspicious or untrustworthy; having the qualities or taste of fish
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
humpback	n: a large whale that has a hump on its back and long flippers, found in both the northern and southern hemispheres
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
privy	adj: sharing in knowledge or information that is known by only a select few; having knowledge of something secret or confidential; participating or involved in something, often in a private or hidden way
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
matchmake	v: to arrange or facilitate a romantic relationship or marriage between two people; to act as a matchmaker
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
shoal	n: a shallow area in a body of water, such as a river, lake, or sea, where the depth is significantly less than surrounding areas; a sandbar or underwater ridge that can be a hazard to navigation; a large group of fish or other aquatic animals swimming together
sardine	n: a small saltwater fish that is often canned and used for food; a crowded or tightly packed space or area
westward	adj: directed or going towards the west; located in the west; moving or facing towards the west
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
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
agile	adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
spicy	adj: having a strong, pungent flavor or aroma, typically as a result of containing spices; exciting or thrilling
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
rowdy	n: a person who behaves in a loud, rough, or disorderly manner, causing a disturbance or annoyance to others
banquet	n: a lavish meal or feast, often for a large group of people, and often accompanied by entertainment and celebration
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
vastness	n: the extent or size of something, often describing an ample space or area; the quality of being immense or immense in scale
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
stormy	adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation
monsoon	n: a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to a region, typically occurring in tropical areas
manta	n: a large, flat-bodied fish related to rays found in warm ocean waters around the world
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
speck	n: a very small spot, piece, or amount
atoll	n: a ring-shaped coral reef or a chain of coral islands and reefs surrounding a central lagoon, typically formed by the subsidence of a volcanic island over time, leaving only the coral reefs visible above the water surface
crustacean	n: a type of arthropod, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp, that has a hard outer shell or exoskeleton
pupil	n: the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye; a student in school or university
mainstay	n: a thing that is relied upon to support or uphold something else
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
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
somersault	n: a complete forward or backward roll of the body, typically performed by tucking in the head and reaching out with the hands and feet
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
morsel	n: a small piece or fragment, particularly of food; a small, tasty, or pleasing bit of something
gobble	v: to eat or swallow something hurriedly, noisily, and greedily; to make the sound of a male turkey
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
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
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
vortex	n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
cavern	n: a large, natural underground space
unforgettable	adj: impossible to forget
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
ardent	adj: having or showing a strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
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
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
lagoon	n: a shallow stretch of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbanks or coral reefs; a small saltwater lake near a sea or an ocean
nursery	n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
hunch	v: to lean forward or arch one’s back in a way that suggests a feeling of suspicion or uncertainty; to have a feeling or presentiment that something is true or likely to happen, without evidence or explicit proof
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
outcrop	n: a visible, exposed rock formation at the surface of the ground
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
peninsula	n: a long piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is linked to a larger part of the land
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
calve	v: (of glaciology) to break off or shed smaller masses of ice; (of animal breeding) to give birth to a calf
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
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
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
descendent	adj: going or coming down; derived from an ancestor
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
youngster	n: a young person, typically a child or teenager; a creature that is still in its youth or early stages of development
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
comeback	n: a return to popularity, success, or performance after a decline or period of inactivity; a quick, witty response to a criticism or insult
overfishing	n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance