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Word	Meaning	Advanced
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
boreal	adj: relating to the Northern Hemisphere or relating to the northern forests called taiga
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
caribou	n: a large North American deer that is found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
antler	n: a branched, bony growth that protrudes from the forehead of male deer, elk, and moose and that is shed and regrown annually
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
aboriginal	adj: relating to the people, culture, or history of the original inhabitants of a particular region, especially before the arrival of colonizers or settlers; indigenous
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
paddle	n: a flat, usually wooden implement with a handle used for stirring, mixing, or beating a liquid or substance
fur	n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick
tundra	n: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
porcupine	n: a large, slow-moving, spiny mammal that is covered in sharp quills and is native to Asia, Africa, and certain parts of the Americas
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
temperate	adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
antithesis	n: the direct opposite; a contrast or opposition between two things
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
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
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
underneath	adv: under or below something else
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
bitumen	n: a viscous, black, or dark-colored semi-solid or solid material derived from petroleum or natural deposits, commonly used in road construction and waterproofing
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
pixel	n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
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
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
superheat	v: to heat a substance to a temperature higher than its boiling point
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
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
repugnant	adj: causing strong disgust, aversion, or offense; highly offensive or objectionable
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
woodland	n: land covered with trees and underbrush; a forest
grizzly	n: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
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
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
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
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
impound	v: to seize or confiscate and place in legal custody; to secure or store something in a confined space, such as a pound or impoundment
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
polluted	adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
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
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)
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
carcinogenic	adj: capable of causing cancer or promoting tumor growth; cancer-causing
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
cabin	n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
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
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
replace	v: to take the place of something
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
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
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
juncture	n: a critical point or moment in time, often indicating a key decision or turning point; a place or point of connection, such as a joint or seam
migratory	adj: relating to or characterized by the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often for regular seasonal or environmental reasons
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
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
leach	v: to remove or drain away something from a material, usually by seeping or filtering, such as chemicals from soil or minerals from rock
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
keystone	n: the central stone at the top of an arch, which holds all other stones in place
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
watershed	n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
rarity	n: the condition or trait of being unusual; something that is unusual
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
ferry	n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
aground	adj: describing a ship or boat that is resting on the bottom of a body of water, usually due to running aground or intentionally grounding; (adverb) on or onto the ground, especially the bottom of a body of water
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
underprivileged	adj: lacking resources, opportunities, or advantages that are necessary for success
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
heartland	n: a region or area that is considered central or vital to a particular country, culture, or social or economic system, often characterized by a sense of national identity or pride and a strong attachment to tradition or values associated with that region
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel