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Word	Meaning	Advanced
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
ppm	n: an abbreviation for “parts per million,” used to express the concentration of a substance in a solution or mixture
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
gigaton	n: a unit of explosive energy equal to one billion tons of TNT (= a powerful, yellow explosive substance); one billion tons
uninhabitable	adj: not suitable or safe for people to live in; lacking the necessary conditions for human habitation
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
blazing	adj: burning and emitting intense heat and light; powerful and impressive
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
detached	adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
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
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
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
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
habituate	v: to accustom or become accustomed to a particular situation, habit, or behavior through repeated exposure or experience; to make something a habit or regular practice
sensitize	v: to make someone or something more responsive to a particular stimulus or condition; to increase awareness or understanding of an issue, problem, or situation
overused	adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
dissonance	n: a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things; a harsh or discordant combination of sounds
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
hypocrite	n: a person who claims to have certain beliefs or values but acts in a way that contradicts those beliefs or values; a person who pretends to be virtuous or moral but behaves in an unethical or deceitful way
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
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
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
silent	adj: without any or little sound
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
override	v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
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
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
backfire	v: to have an opposite and undesirable effect to what was intended; to make a sudden noise like an explosion
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
buffet	n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
heroine	n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
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
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
nostril	n: either of the two openings in the nose through which air is breathed
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
argon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ar that is a colorless, odorless, and inert gas, often used in welding and other industrial processes
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
fluctuate	v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
crutch	n: a device used to provide support or stability to a person with limited mobility or strength, such as a cane, walker, or pair of crutches; anything that is relied upon excessively or used as a way of avoiding difficulty or responsibility
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
drawdown	n: the reduction or depletion of a resource, such as water, as a result of extraction or use; the act of withdrawing funds from an account or asset, typically associated with investment or borrowing
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
headwind	n: a wind blowing directly against the forward movement of an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, thereby slowing its progress and increasing fuel consumption
earthling	n: a human being; a person who inhabits the planet Earth, often used in science fiction or in a humorous context to refer to humans in comparison to beings from other planets