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Word	Meaning	Advanced
bioenergy	n: energy derived from biomass materials, such as plants or organic waste, that can be converted into a usable form of heat, electricity, or fuel
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
spatial	adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
twirl	v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
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
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
herbicide	n: a substance used to kill or control the growth of unwanted plants
approaching	adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
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
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
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
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
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
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
tractor	n: a powerful vehicle with large back wheels and thick tires, used for pulling farm machines
mule	n: a domesticated animal used for riding, carrying loads, and farm work, characterized by its long ears, short mane, and sturdy build
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
bushel	n: a unit of dry measure, typically used for measuring grain, fruits, or vegetables, equal to four pecks or 35.24 liters
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
amber	n: a hard, translucent, yellow-orange or brownish-yellow fossil resin that is used in jewelry and ornamentation and often contains insects or other small organisms that were trapped inside when the resin was sticky; also used to describe the color that resembles this type of resin
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
overproduction	n: the act of generating or producing a large quantity of something greater than the demand
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
hydrocarbon	n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
ameba	n: a single-celled organism that typically has the shape of a small, round blob and moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
irrigate	v: to supply water to land to help plants grow
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
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
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
sludge	n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
virtually	adv: almost completely
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
kernel	n: the central part or core of something, such as a seed or a computer operating system; a fundamental idea or principle
entirely	adv: completely
biogas	n: a type of gas that is produced from organic matter such as crops, animal waste, or sewage, often used as a source of energy or fuel
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
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
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
petroleum	n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
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
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
biomaterial	n: a substance, usually synthetic, that is used for medical or veterinary purposes and is designed to mimic or replace biological tissues
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
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
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
codon	n: a sequence of three nitrogenous bases in a DNA or RNA molecule that specifies a particular amino acid or a start or stop signal in protein synthesis
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
interchange	n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
pipette	n: a slender tube or tube-like instrument used for measuring small quantities of liquid, often with a bulb at one end that can be squeezed to draw liquid inside
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
insert	v: to put something inside something else
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
vapor	n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
seashore	n: the area where land meets the sea, often characterized by sand, rocks, cliffs, and shore flora and fauna
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle