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Word	Meaning	Advanced
orca	n: a species of large marine mammal, also known as the killer whale, found in Arctic and temperate waters worldwide, known for their intelligence, social behavior, and hunting prowess
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
chirp	n: a short, sharp sound that is made by birds or insects or by electronic devices such as alarms or beepers
squeak	v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
echolocation	n: the use of reflected sound waves to locate objects, particularly by dolphins and bats.
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
screech	v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear
oscillate	v: to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum or a wave; to fluctuate or alternate between two points or states; to hesitate or be indecisive
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
acidification	n: the act or process of becoming acid or making something become acid
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
soundscape	n: the overall sound environment of a particular area or place
irritation	n: a feeling of annoyance or frustration that results from something bothersome or unpleasant; a physical reaction such as itching or inflammation that results from exposure to an irritant
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
grunt	v: to make a short, low noise in the throat
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
decibel	n: (also “dB”) a unit used to measure the intensity of sound or the comparative loudness of two sounds based on a logarithmic scale
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
logarithmic	adj: of or relating to logarithms (= the exponent that shows how many times a number has to be multiplied by itself to produce a given number)
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
salinity	n: the presence or amount of salt in a substance, especially in water or soil; the measure of the concentration of dissolved salts in a liquid
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.
tanker	n: a large vessel used for transporting liquids or gases, typically petroleum or natural gas, over long distances
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
zooplankton	n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
stray	v: to move about aimlessly or without any destination; to move away from the right course or place where you should be
bladder	n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
mow	v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
deform	v: to change or distort the shape or appearance of something; to become misshapen or distorted
scallop	n: a marine bivalve mollusk that typically has a fluted fan-shaped shell
larva	n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
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
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
nightclub	n: a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
granite	n: a tough, durable, and coarse-grained igneous rock often used in construction for buildings, monuments, and sculptures
jitter	n: a slight and rapid irregular movement or trembling; a sensation of nervousness or unease; a technical term relating to variations in the timing of signals in electronic systems
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
lull	n: a period of calm or quiet; a temporary cessation of activity, noise, or music; a soothing sound or movement that induces sleep or relaxation
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
befuddle	v: to confuse someone, making them unable to think clearly or understand something
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
salmon	n: a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
wicked	adj: morally bad or evil
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
knob	n: a round handle, especially one used for opening or closing a door, drawer, or cabinet
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
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
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
propeller	n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft
maritime	adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
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
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
unregulated	adj: not subject to official rules, procedures, or oversight; not controlled or supervised by a governing authority or system
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
scramble	v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
hush	v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
silent	adj: without any or little sound
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
hydrophone	n: a device used to detect and analyze sound waves in water, typically used for underwater acoustics research, sonar systems, or underwater surveillance
acoustic	adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing
prospector	n: a person who searches for minerals such as gold or silver by systematically digging, panning, or prospecting
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves