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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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susceptible | adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something | |
conspire | v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
wondrous | adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
firefly | n: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
seduce | v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
nocturnal | adj: relating to or occurring in the night; active or awake during the night | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
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 | |
ethereal | adj: delicate, light, and airy; extremely refined or subtle; heavenly or spiritual | |
otherworldly | adj: supernatural, other than worldly; not of this world | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
hillside | n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline | |
cascade | n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units | |
eerie | adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
blossom | n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
luminous | adj: emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining or glowing brightly; full of light or enlightenment | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
charismatic | adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
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 | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
illuminate | v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
junk | n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
treachery | n: the act of betraying someone’s trust, especially by being disloyal or deceitful; an instance of treachery | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
beetle | n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
antenna | n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects | |
sniff | v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath | |
perfume | n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
plump | adj: rounded and full, especially in a pleasing way; pleasantly fat | |
perch | v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost | |
unlit | adj: not having been lit or ignited; without any source of light | |
bioluminescence | n: the production and emission of light by living creatures, such as glowworms, fireflies, etc. | |
orchestrate | v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
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 | |
lantern | n: a portable source of lighting, typically featuring a protective enclosure for the light source | |
enzyme | n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction | |
luciferase | n: an enzyme that produces bioluminescence in organisms such as fireflies, glow worms, and some marine creatures, often used as a tool in scientific research to detect and measure the presence of certain molecules or processes | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
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 | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
larva | n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
juvenile | adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature | |
conspicuous | adj: visible or observable; likely to draw attention | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
neon | n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
would-be | adj: indicating a person who aspires or attempts to be something but has not yet achieved that status or position | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
ward | n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
single-minded | adj: having a strong and unwavering focus on a particular goal or objective; characterized by a determined concentration on one thing | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
lounge | n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
picky | adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
lasting | adj: durable and enduring over time; continuing or permanent in effect | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
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 | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
sperm | n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
nuptial | adj: relating to a wedding, marriage, or marital union; being used or done as part of a wedding ceremony | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
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 | |
provision | n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
bling | n: a slang term that refers to flashy, showy, or ostentatious jewelry, often characterized by its high cost or precious materials | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
offspring | n: descendant; any immature animal or plant | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
toxin | n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism | |
repellent | adj: serving to drive away or repel something; unpleasant or offensive and causing a strong sense of aversion or disgust | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
machinery | n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
treacherous | adj: that cannot be trusted; malicious; hazardous, even while seeming safe | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
eavesdrop | v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
prey | n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
cleverly | adv: in a way that demonstrates intelligence or ability | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
lure | v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
exsanguinate | v: to remove or drain all the blood from a person or animal; to cause to bleed to death; to deplete or drain of vitality or essential aspects | |
gory | adj: involving or characterized by bloodshed, violence, or gruesomeness; exceedingly bloody, horrifying, or graphic | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
vampire | n: a mythical creature, usually depicted as undead and needing to drink the blood of the living to survive; someone who preys on or exploits others, especially for their gain | |
untold | adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured | |
culprit | n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
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 | |
sprawl | v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
obscure | adj: not well known to many people | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
extinguish | v: to cause a fire to stop burning or light to stop shining | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
flicker | v: to shine unsteadily or intermittently, as if with a faint light | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands |