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Word	Meaning	Advanced
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
biosphere	n: the part of the Earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
entirely	adv: completely
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
underneath	adv: under or below something else
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
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
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
module	n: a self-contained unit or component of a larger system or structure; a standardized unit of computer hardware or software designed to perform a specific function
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
toxin	n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
saga	n: a long, detailed story or account of heroic deeds, family history, or notable events, often consisting of a series of connected episodes
malleable	adj: able to be easily shaped, molded, or manipulated, particularly in a physical or metaphorical sense; capable of being adapted or changed according to different circumstances or situations
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
maid	n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
negate	v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
valve	n: a device for controlling the flow of a fluid or gas through a pipe or duct by means of a movable part that opens, closes, or restricts the opening
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
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
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
biomass	n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
irrigate	v: to supply water to land to help plants grow
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
tandem	n: a device or arrangement that allows two or more things to be connected or work together in a coordinated manner; a bicycle built for two people to ride in a line, with one behind the other
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
hide-and-seek	n: a popular children’s game in which one player closes their eyes for a brief period of time while the other players hide
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
apnea	n: a temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep; a medical condition characterized by the repeated occurrence of such interruptions
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
irritating	adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
airlock	n: a chamber between two areas that can be sealed against pressure, allowing the passage of people and objects to go from one area to the other
crank	n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
elated	adj: extremely happy, joyful, or excited, often as a result of success or achievement
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
recoil	v: to spring or flinch back, as in surprise, fear, or pain
stink	v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical
armpit	n: the hollow under the arm where it joins the shoulder
deodorant	n: a product applied to the body, typically under the arms, that helps to eliminate or mask unpleasant body odor
perfume	n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
paragon	n: a person or thing that is regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality or characteristic; a model of excellence or perfection
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
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
organism	n: a tiny living thing
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
preview	n: an early look or showing of a movie, book, or other creative work before its official release or presentation; a brief overview or introduction of something
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
formerly	adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
eke	v: to make a living or support oneself with difficulty or by supplementing one’s income with additional work or resources; to manage or get by with what is available, often by means of careful or thrifty measures
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
plantation	n: a large farm or estate, typically in a tropical or subtropical country, used for growing cash crops
whatnot	n: unspecified or unimportant objects, things, or details; miscellaneous items or things; a small, open shelving unit or stand used for displaying various objects or curios
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
effluent	n: liquid waste or sewage that is discharged or released into a body of water; a byproduct or waste material that flows out or is expelled from a manufacturing process or system
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
biocide	n: a substance or agent that is capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of living organisms, especially those that are considered harmful or undesirable
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
wisp	n: a thin, delicate strand or vestige of something, such as smoke, vapor, or a piece of hair; a faint, barely perceptible indication or hint of something; a small creature or fairy, often depicted as a hovering, translucent figure
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
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
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
biophilia	n: a deeply ingrained human affinity or love for the natural world and living organisms coined by biologist E.O. Wilson, which refers to the innate connection and attraction humans have toward nature
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
rake	n: a garden tool with a long handle and curved, pointed teeth used for gathering fallen leaves, grass clippings, and other debris from lawns and gardens; a dissolute or immoral person, often one who pursues pleasure and debauchery to excess
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
gravel	n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material
throttle	v: to control or restrict the flow or speed of something, such as an engine or a person’s actions; to strangle or choke someone or something; (noun) a mechanism or device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine, regulating its speed or power output
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
untidy	adj: not neat or organized; messy; lacking order or tidiness in appearance or arrangement
topsoil	n: the upper layer of soil that contains most of the nutrients and organic matter and is important for plant growth and cultivation; a shallow, loose layer of soil that can be easily removed or displaced by wind, water, or other factors
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
oasis	n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
riverine	adj: relating to, inhabiting, or characteristic of a river or rivers; located or occurring along the banks or within the vicinity of a river
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
literal	adj: adhering strictly to the exact meaning or interpretation of words or language; without exaggeration or metaphorical meaning
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
exhale	v: to breathe out air or vapor from the lungs or mouth; to release or emit something slowly or gently
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter