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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
weightless	adj: having no weight or feeling as if one has no weight, often related to zero gravity or outer space
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
fearsome	adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
perilous	adj: involving a high degree of risk or danger; hazardous or fraught with potential harm
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
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
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
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
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
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
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
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
celestial	adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
magnetic	adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
scuba	n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
silent	adj: without any or little sound
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
humpback	n: a large whale that has a hump on its back and long flippers, found in both the northern and southern hemispheres
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
grunt	v: to make a short, low noise in the throat
whoop	v: to shout or cry out loudly, often in celebration or excitement; to make an exuberant noise
trumpet	n: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone; (verb) to announce or praise loudly or publicly
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
croak	v: to make a hoarse sound, like a raven or frog; to make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath
sergeant	n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
invertebrate	n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks
lobster	n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming
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
fiddle	v: to continuously touch or manipulate something with someone’s hands, mainly when bored or nervous; to act dishonestly to try to get money, information, etc., or gain an advantage
violin	n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
claw	n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
thumbnail	n: the small image used to represent a larger image or document on a computer or mobile device; the nail on the thumb
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
implode	v: to collapse inward violently or burst inward with a sudden release of energy; to disintegrate or break down suddenly and completely
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
crackle	v: to make a succession of slight popping sounds, often due to the heating or drying of some materials, such as firewood, paper, plastic, or food; to snap, crack, or crunch; (noun) a series of sharp, popping sounds that are caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of a material, such as wood or paper, due to changes in temperature or humidity
soundscape	n: the overall sound environment of a particular area or place
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
slit	n: a narrow cut or opening, often made by a sharp instrument or tool; (verb) to cut or make a long, narrow opening or incision in something, typically with a sharp instrument such as a knife or scissors
intercept	v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
underneath	adv: under or below something else
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
playback	n: the act of playing a recording or audiovisual material, often used in the context of reviewing or analyzing a previous performance or presentation
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
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
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
hydrophone	n: a device used to detect and analyze sound waves in water, typically used for underwater acoustics research, sonar systems, or underwater surveillance
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
tapestry	n: a piece of fabric or cloth that is woven with intricate designs or scenes, often depicting historical or mythological events; a complex or intricate story, idea, or situation
acoustics	n: a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
dusk	n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight
nocturnal	adj: relating to or occurring in the night; active or awake during the night
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
chorus	n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
reestablish	v: to establish again or anew; to restore something that was lost or disrupted, often relating to an organization, relationship, or system
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
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
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
clam	n: a marine mollusk that burrows and lives on sand or mud, the shell closes with viselike firmness
oyster	n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
overfish	v: to deplete fish populations beyond sustainable levels through excessive or unregulated fishing practices, leading to environmental and economic consequences
herbivore	n: an animal that eats only plants, such as a cow or a deer
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
smother	v: to cover or suffocate something or someone completely; to suppress or stifle a feeling or emotion
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
dynamite	n: a powerful explosive made from nitroglycerin, typically used in construction and mining; something that causes strong, sudden reactions or changes
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
overfishing	n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
bustle	v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
predictability	n: the quality of being able to be predicted or expected; the degree to which something is predictable or can be relied upon to follow a specific pattern or behavior
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
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
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
acoustic	adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
propeller	n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft
cavitate	v: to form bubbles, typically in a fluid, often as a result of a decrease in pressure; to form a hollow space within a solid material, often used in medicine to describe the formation of small, empty spaces within tissues or organs as a result of disease or injury
screech	v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
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
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
spiny	adj: covered with spines, thorns, or prickly projections; having an abrasive or irritating manner or causing discomfort or annoyance
monogamy	n: the practice of being married to only one person at a time; the state of having a mutually exclusive romantic or sexual relationship with one partner
unusually	adv: in a way that is not typical or expected
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
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
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
improve	v: to make or become better
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength