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Word	Meaning	Advanced
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
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
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
depletion	n: the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, to a critically low level
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
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
tuna	n: a large fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas; commonly used for commercial and sport fishing and as a food source for humans and other animals
squid	n: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
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
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
scuba	n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
submersible	adj: able to be operated or used underwater; capable of being submerged in water or other liquid
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
bathe	v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
submarine	n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
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
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
trawl	v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
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
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
subsidiary	adj: of secondary or lesser importance; providing support to a larger or primary organization or entity
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
sleet	n: a type of frozen precipitation consisting of raindrops or other liquid falling through a layer of freezing air and becoming small, transparent ice pellets before reaching the ground
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
preceding	adj: occurring or coming before something or somebody in time or order; previous or former
enduring	adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent
vicarious	adj: experienced or felt through someone else’s actions or experiences; involving a substitution of oneself for another in an emotional or imagined way; indirect or secondary
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
doer	n: a person who performs or carries out an action or task; a person who is proactive or productive
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
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
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
aquarium	n: a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water animals and plants are kept; a building containing tanks of live fish of different species, especially one that is open to the public
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
flit	v: to move quickly and lightly from place to place, often without purpose or direction; to flutter or dart quickly, like a bird or insect
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
humpback	n: a large whale that has a hump on its back and long flippers, found in both the northern and southern hemispheres
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
undersea	adj: located or occurring beneath the surface of the sea
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
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
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
acidic	adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
clog	v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
circulatory	adj: relating to the system that moves blood through the body, which includes the heart, arteries, and veins
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
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
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
scraping	n: the act of removing a thin layer of material from a surface, often to clean or smooth it; a sound or sensation that is produced by something being removed or rubbed against another surface; (of computer technology) the automated extraction or collection of data from websites
bulldoze	v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
sushi	n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed
swordfish	n: a large predatory fish with a long, sword-like bill or upper jaw, known for its streamlined body and speed
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
bycatch	n: the unintentional capture of non-target species in fishing or harvesting operations, often resulting in their injury or death
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
krill	n: a small, shrimp-like crustacean that is a major food source for many marine animals
oyster	n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
watershed	n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
rebound	v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched
anglerfish	n: a type of deep-sea fish that possesses a long, stalk-like appendage on its head with a glowing tip that it uses to attract prey; known for their unusual and often menacing appearance
bass	n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
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
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
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
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
luminous	adj: emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining or glowing brightly; full of light or enlightenment
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
cope	v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
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
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger