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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
duct	n: a tube, pipe, or channel for conveying air, water, or other substances
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
billow	v: to surge or rise in a large, swelling mass, especially of smoke or water; (noun) a large wave or swell of something, especially water or smoke
sag	v: to droop or hang down, especially due to a lack of support or the weight of something
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
thunderstorm	n: a storm with lightning and thunder, typically with heavy rain and strong gusts of wind
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
burgeon	v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
jolt	v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
thunder	n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
firework	n: a device that produces a colorful display of light and sound when it is ignited
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
categorical	adj: stating something as an absolute fact, without the possibility of doubt or exception; relating to or included in a category or categories
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
reverence	n: a deep respect for someone or something
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
deceptive	adj: tending to mislead or deceive either deliberately or inadvertently; causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
abolition	n: the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially one that is considered unjust or harmful
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
chattel	n: personal property, especially that which is movable and not fixed to land
conundrum	n: a confusing and difficult problem or question
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
entirely	adv: completely
timber	n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
temperament	n: a person’s nature or disposition, especially as it permanently affects their behavior
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
proprietor	n: a person who owns and runs a business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company
impenetrable	adj: not able to be passed through, entered, or understood
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
brace	n: a device, typically one of a pair, for holding something in position or for strengthening an object; (verb) to support or hold steady and make steadfast
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
facade	n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
jalousie	n: a window with horizontal slats that can be opened and closed by a crank handle
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
slat	n: a narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, or plastic, typically used as part of a larger structure or object
louver	n: a window or door with horizontal slats that can be adjusted to allow light and air to pass through while preventing rain, direct sunlight, and sight of the interior
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
aperture	n: an opening or hole, especially one that is narrow or slitlike
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
lick	v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat
mash	v: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
sacrificial	adj: relating to or involving the killing of animals or people as an offering to a deity
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
watertight	adj: tightly sealed, secured or designed to prevent water entry or passage
bunker	n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
landslide	n: a large, sudden movement of a mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope
stilted	adj: awkwardly formal or pompous; not natural or sincere
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
torrent	n: a sudden and violent stream, as of water, lava, or mud
downpour	n: a heavy rain that often starts suddenly
inundation	n: a great flood or overwhelming quantity
lattice	n: an arrangement of points or particles in a regular, repeating pattern in two or three dimensions; a structure consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
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
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
improve	v: to make or become better
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
climatic	adj: relating to the weather or climate
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
leisure	n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
outright	adj: completely; completely and without reservation; without any attempt at concealment
poise	n: a calm, confident, and graceful manner with control of your feelings or behavior
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle