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Word	Meaning	Advanced
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
foyer	n: an entrance hall or lobby, usually located at the front of a building or before the main room or area; a space for people to gather or wait before an event
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
disposed	adj: inclined or willing to do something
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
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
soybean	n: a legume crop widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds, often ground into meal or pressed into oil for food products, with other uses including animal feed, fuel, and industrial applications
increasingly	adv: more and more
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
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
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
carnivore	n: an animal that primarily eats meat as opposed to plant matter
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
hectare	n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
arable	adj: relating to land that is suitable for growing crops; capable of being plowed and used for agriculture
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
saline	adj: containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
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
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
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
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
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
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
crescent	n: a shape that is curved and tapering, often resembling a moon’s crescent shape
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
compact	adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
paw	n: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
spree	n: a short period of indulgence or excessive activity, often involving spending money or engaging in risky or impulsive behavior
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
hinterland	n: the remote or less developed areas beyond the main urban areas or centers of activity; a region lying inland from a port or coastal settlement
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
on-site	adj: located, situated, or taking place at the same site or place as another specified activity or event; at the location where work or a project is being done or where a service is being provided
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
smelly	adj: having a strong, unpleasant, or offensive odor, particularly about something decomposing or otherwise spoiled
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
poultry	n: domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
bleat	v: to make a wavering cry or sound, especially the characteristic cry of a sheep, goat, or calf; (noun) a high-pitched, whining, or complaining sound made by humans, often implying a sense of dissatisfaction or annoyance
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
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
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
emancipate	v: to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate
blob	n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
splurge	n: an extravagant or excessive expenditure, particularly on luxury items or activities; a sudden burst of activity or energy; (verb) to spend a lot of money on something indulgent or extravagant, often impulsively or without regard to one’s budget or financial situation
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
emancipation	n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
frontispiece	n: an illustrated or decorative page that appears in front of a book or publication, typically containing an image or design that relates to the content within
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
derivation	n: the process of obtaining or developing something from a known source or origin; the origin or source of something; the historical development or evolution of a word, phrase, or concept
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
conceptual	adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
topos	n: a Greek term referring to a traditional or recurring theme or motif in literature or art; a specific location or place that holds symbolic or cultural significance
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
zero-sum	adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
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
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
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
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
unproductive	adj: not producing or able to produce very much or desired results
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
symbiotic	adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist
permaculture	n: a system of agricultural and ecological design that aims to create sustainable, self-sufficient ecosystems by working with natural processes and relying on renewable resources
conceptualization	n: the process of forming or developing an abstract idea or concept, often through the use of language or other symbolic representations
allegory	n: a story, play, picture, etc. in which the characters and events represent religious or political values, concepts, or morals
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing