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extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
pigeon | n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food | |
abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
tempest | n: a severe or violent storm, especially one with strong winds and rain; a tumultuous outburst of emotions or feelings | |
keystone | n: the central stone at the top of an arch, which holds all other stones in place | |
enrich | v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else | |
deciduous | adj: (of plants and shrubs) shedding its foliage annually; (of teeth, antlers, etc.) shedding its body parts at the end of a period of growth | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
slaughter | n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
specimen | n: an individual example or sample of something, typically used to represent a larger group or category | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
bison | n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison | |
buffalo | n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America | |
parakeet | n: any one of many small to medium-sized species of parrot, usually with a long tail | |
parrot | n: a tropical bird with a curved beak and the ability to mimic sounds, often kept as a pet and trained to copy the human voice | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
heath | n: an area of open uncultivated land, typically covered in heather, gorse, or other shrubs; a low-growing, evergreen shrub found in heathland areas | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
recreate | v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
aurochs | n: an extinct species of wild oxen that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa until the 17th century | |
grassland | n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
ibex | n: a type of wild mountain goat with long curved horns | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
marvelous | adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent | |
marsupial | adj: relating to or characteristic of mammals of the order Marsupialia, which typically carry their newborn offspring in a pouch on their abdomen; referring to animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and opossums | |
sorrow | n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending | |
mourning | n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving | |
mourn | v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
methodology | n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something | |
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 | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
ornithologist | n: a person who studies, observes or is an expert in the scientific field of ornithology, which is the study of birds | |
bioethics | n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
multiplex | n: a cinema complex with several screens or theaters showing different films at the same time; an electronic device that allows several signals to be transmitted or processed simultaneously through a single channel; (adjective) relating to or consisting of multiple interconnected parts or elements | |
automated | adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
nevertheless | adv: in spite of that; yet | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
allele | n: any of the alternative forms of a gene that can occupy a given chromosomal location | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
hybrid | adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
coo | n: a low, soft, murmuring sound made by a dove, pigeon, or other bird; an expression of tenderness or affection; (stands for Chief Operating Officer) a senior executive position in an organization responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and managing various departments and functions within the company | |
peach | n: juicy, sweet fruit with fuzzy, pinkish-yellow skin; a person or thing that is particularly pleasing or attractive | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
revive | v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore | |
restore | v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
grad | n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
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 | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
pronounce | v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
unevenly | adv: in a manner that is not uniform or consistent; with irregularities or disparities | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
hardy | adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
rewild | v: to restore an area of land to its natural state, especially by reintroducing locally extinct species | |
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 | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
canopy | n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
cryopreservation | n: the process of preserving biological material at very low temperatures, often below -150°C, to maintain its viability and function | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
nitrogen | n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
clone | n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
interspecies | adj: occurring between or involving different species; pertaining to interactions between different species | |
respiration | n: the process of inhaling and exhaling air to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment; the total of the physiological processes by which living organisms metabolize oxygen and release carbon dioxide | |
malformed | adj: having an abnormal or distorted shape or structure, often due to a genetic mutation or developmental pattern | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
viable | adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
induce | v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner | |
pluripotent | adj: describing cells that have the potential to differentiate into any specialized cell in the body, often used in the context of stem cell research and applications | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
sperm | n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
falcon | n: a bird of prey characterized by its sharp talons and hooked beak; typically having a long tail and wingspan and known for its swift and agile flight | |
fibroblast | n: a type of cell in connective tissue that produces and maintains the extracellular matrix, which provides support and structure to tissues and organs | |
plasma | n: (biology) the yellow-colored liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended; (physics) one of the four fundamental states of matter consisting of positive ions and free electrons | |
embryo | n: an animal organism in the early stages of growth, either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed | |
gonad | n: a reproductive organ that produces gametes, such as testes in males or ovaries in females | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
supplement | n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
conservationist | n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
ivory | n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items | |
bum | n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
bald | adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair | |
eagle | n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
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 | |
captivity | n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from | |
condor | n: a large bird of prey with a wingspan of up to ten feet, primarily found in South America | |
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 | |
ecotourism | n: a form of tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas while promoting conservation and local community development | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
rhinoceros | n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia. | |
tinker | v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way | |
flutter | v: to wave or flap quickly and lightly; (noun) the act of moving back and forth | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
woodpecker | n: a type of bird characterized by its habit of tapping or drumming against tree trunks with its strong beak, known for its ability to excavate holes in tree trunks and branches for nesting and foraging purposes | |
monk | n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
woolly | adj: covered with thick, soft, and often curly hair or fibers; lacking clarity or precision | |
mammoth | adj: exceedingly large or extensive; (noun) any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
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 | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
torment | n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
cork | n: a type of light and buoyant material that comes from the bark of the cork oak tree often used as a stopper for bottles or as a material for insulation or flooring; (verb) to close or seal something with a cork or similar stopper | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
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 | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion |