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Word	Meaning	Advanced
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
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
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
scrub	v: to clean something thoroughly, typically with a brush and soap or detergent
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
streak	n: a long, narrow mark or band, typically one of a different color or texture from the surrounding surface; a brief period or run of success, luck, or behavior; a consistent pattern of behavior or a distinguishing characteristic of an individual
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
particulate	adj: consisting of small particles, especially those that are suspended in a fluid or air
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
diesel	n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
aerosol	n: a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray, typically one used for medical purposes or cosmetic application
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
fast-acting	adj: describing a substance or product that works rapidly, quickly producing the desired effect or result
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
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
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
offset	v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
countermeasure	n: an action taken to counter or offset another action
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
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
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
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
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
stratosphere	n: the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending from about 7 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, containing the ozone layer
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
ozone	n: a poisonous gas with the chemical formula O3, which has a strong smell
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
analytical	adj: relating to or using analysis (= the process of breaking down a complex system or concept into smaller, simpler parts to understand it better), or able to analyze
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
carbonate	n: a carbonic acid salt or ester that contains the anion CO3
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
nozzle	n: a tube or spout through which a liquid or gas is discharged, particularly one attached to a hose, pump, or spray gun
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
nanoscale	adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
corrosive	adj: having the ability to corrode or erode a material or substance; causing damage or deterioration over time; harmful or destructive
saltwater	adj: of or connected with seawater or water containing salt; living in or found in the sea
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
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
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
displacement	n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
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
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
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
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
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
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
hazard	n: something dangerous and likely to cause damage
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
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
replace	v: to take the place of something
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength