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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
vegan	n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
overused	adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
lounge	n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
anesthetic	n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
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
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
incurable	adj: not able to be cured, healed, or remedied; beyond recovery or redemption
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
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
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
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
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
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
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
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
picky	adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
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
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
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
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
irresponsible	adj: not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not reliable
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
cripple	v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
contamination	n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
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
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
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
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
profuse	adj: abundant or plentiful in quantity or degree; excessive or extravagant; exhibiting a great amount of something
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
prerequisite	adj: required as a necessary condition or qualification for something else; essential or fundamental to the success or achievement of something
conflate	v: to blend or fuse two or more things, often with the result of creating confusion or a loss of distinction between them; to mistakenly treat two separate entities as one
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
virtually	adv: almost completely
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
antislavery	adj: opposed to, or prohibiting the practice of, slavery (= the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work)
feminism	n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
picturesque	adj: visually attractive or charming, often in an idealized or rustic way; having qualities that make it pleasing or suitable for being pictured or photographed
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
atrocious	adj: shockingly bad or unpleasant; extremely cruel or brutal
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
buildup	n: the accumulation or increase of something over time
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
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
abolition	n: the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially one that is considered unjust or harmful
unmitigated	adj: absolute or unqualified, often used to describe something unpleasant, undesirable, or extreme; not moderated or softened in any way
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
roadblock	n: a physical barrier or obstacle that prevents progress or movement; a situation that impedes progress or creates difficulty in achieving a goal or objective
oppose	v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
dissonance	n: a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things; a harsh or discordant combination of sounds
claw	n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
subconscious	adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
carton	n: a lightbox or container made of cardboard, typically used for packaging or storing items
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
inflection	n: a change in the pitch or tone of one’s voice; a change in the form of a word to indicate tense, mood, gender, or other grammatical categories
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
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
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
conscience	n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
participate	v: to take part in something
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
unbridled	adj: lacking restraint or control; unrestrained; unchecked, used to describe behaviors, emotions, or actions that are wild, excessive, or uncontrolled
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.