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Word	Meaning	Advanced
eminent	adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
phenotype	n: the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an individual organism that result from the interaction between its genetic makeup and the environment in which it lives
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
resemblance	n: similarity in appearance or exterior or superficial details
airy	adj: having a light, delicate, or ethereal quality; spacious and well-ventilated; lacking in substance or depth
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
nitty	n: short for “nitty-gritty,” which refers to the essential or most important details of something
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
measurable	adj: able to be measured, quantified, or assessed in some way
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
hairy	adj: covered with hair or having a furry texture; difficult, dangerous, or complicated
biped	n: an animal with two feet
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
overheat	v: to become too hot, or to cause something to become too hot
fur	n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
paleontology	n: the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth
accompanying	adj: being in a position next to or near something or someone
fauna	n: the animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period
hominid	n: a primate of a family (Hominidae) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
herbivore	n: an animal that eats only plants, such as a cow or a deer
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
fossilized	adj: transformed into a fossil (= something preserved in rock for a very long period) or preserved in the form of a fossil; antiquated or inflexible
pollen	n: a fine powder substance consisting of microscopic grains produced by plants that facilitate their reproductive process through the process of pollination
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
liana	n: a long-stemmed, woody vine that trails or climbs by attaching itself to trees or other structures for support, typically found in tropical rainforests
dangle	v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
fanciful	adj: characterized by or involving imaginative and unrealistic ideas or concepts; existing or perceived only in the imagination
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
treatise	n: a written work that deals with a particular subject in a thorough and systematic way
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
selective	adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things
chromosome	n: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
despise	v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
specie	n: coins or notes in a currency, as distinct from paper money; a chemical substance or group made up of identical molecules
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
hardy	adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
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
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
outrageous	adj: highly unusual, unconventional, or shocking; going beyond the bounds of what is considered acceptable or proper
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
lunatic	n: a person who is considered mentally ill, especially one who is extremely irrational or unpredictable; a crazy or foolish person
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
handful	n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
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
dugong	n: a large marine mammal found in warm coastal waters with a streamlined body, a paddle-like tail, and a rounded snout resembling a dolphin
walrus	n: a large marine mammal that belongs to the seal family, Odobenidae, known for its long tusks, large body size, and ability to live in the Arctic regions
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
hippopotamus	n: (also “hippo”) a large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, with a bulky, rounded body, short legs, and large head and mouth, which inhabits rivers and lakes and is known for its aggressive behavior and territorial nature
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
tempt	v: to make someone want to do or have something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong
peal	v: to sound loudly and resonantly, often in repeated or overlapping sounds; to ring or chime with a loud, clear sound; (noun) a loud ringing of a bell or bells
merry	adj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
pachyderm	n: a type of large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
rhinoceros	n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
otter	n: a semiaquatic mammal with a sleek, streamlined body, short legs, webbed feet, and dense, soft fur, found in and around freshwater and coastal areas
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
mole	n: small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet; a spy who works against enemy espionage; a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
intestine	n: a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food and eliminating waste products
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
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
blubber	v: to speak or cry in a way that is noisy, emotional, and often difficult to understand; to sob or weep uncontrollably; (noun) a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin of marine mammals such as whales, seals, and walruses
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
obese	adj: excessively overweight, particularly to the point of being a serious health risk; having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
matter-of-factly	adv: in a manner that is straightforward, without emotion or enthusiasm, simply stating facts or information without speculation or elaboration
gorilla	n: a large, powerful, and intelligent primate found in the forests of central Africa, with coarse black or brown fur and a distinctive face
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
precondition	n: a necessary condition or requirement that must be met for something else to happen or be possible
streamline	v: to simplify or make more efficient by eliminating unnecessary parts or steps
diver	n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey
splash	v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
categorize	v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
stave	n: a long, narrow piece of wood or similar material, often used as a structural element in construction or to make barrels, musical instruments, furniture, or other objects; (verb) to fend off, ward off or prevent something from happening
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
react	v: to take action in response to something
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
strew	v: to scatter or spread things over an area; to scatter something in an untidy way
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
standoff	n: a situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries refuse to move from a position or make a compromise, leading to a stalemate or impasse; a short distance maintained between two opposing forces or objects, such as in a military context or electrical wiring
bicker	v: to engage in a petty or argumentative disagreement, often characterized by back-and-forth exchanges and trivial accusations or criticisms
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
barge	n: a large flat-bottomed boat with a wide, flat deck used for transporting goods on rivers and canals, which can be pushed or towed by a tugboat; (verb) to move forcefully or abruptly, often in a clumsy or rude manner
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
syllabus	n: an outline or summary of the topics, themes, and assignments to be covered in a particular course or educational program; a list or summary of key themes or components of a particular document, work, or project
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
jocular	adj: characterized by joking or jesting; humorous; fond of or inclined to make jokes or engage in friendly banter
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
diktat	n: an authoritative decree or order issued by a ruler or leader without any room for discussion or disagreement; an uncompromising and peremptory command or decision
commandment	n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority
shalt	v: an archaic form of “shall,” which is used to indicate a command, a requirement, or a prediction
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
morph	v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
reverence	n: a deep respect for someone or something
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.