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Word	Meaning	Advanced
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
seminar	n: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject
lively	adj: full of energy and activity; animated
overfishing	n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem
irresponsible	adj: not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not reliable
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
cropland	n: land used for growing crops, typically for agricultural purposes
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
jellyfish	n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
hypnotic	adj: inducing sleep; causing sleepiness, mainly as a result of a repetitive noise or motion
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
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
sting	v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick
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
sushi	n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
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
waist	n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
satiate	v: to satisfy or fulfill an appetite or desire completely; to fill or gratify to excess; to quench or extinguish a thirst or hunger
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
voracious	adj: having a very strong appetite or desire for something, especially for food or activity; extremely eager or enthusiastic for something
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
unsuspecting	adj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious
sailor	n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
sunfish	n: a type of fish belonging to the family Centrarchidae, typically characterized by their flat bodies, round shape, and brightly colored fins
mola	n: a large, flat, and colorful fish belonging to the ocean sunfish family, known for its distinctive rounded body shape and unique appearance
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
bony	adj: characterized by a prominent, visible bone structure; lacking flesh or muscle; thin, scrawny
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
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
primarily	adv: mainly
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
bask	v: to expose oneself to warmth, sunlight, or enjoyment with a pleasant feeling of relaxation and contentment
grindstone	v: a thick, disc-shaped stone that is used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal tools or implements; (verb) to sharpen or polish with a grindstone; to work hard and consistently
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
cutoff	n: a point or level beyond which something will not be tolerated or allowed; the act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
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
streamline	v: to simplify or make more efficient by eliminating unnecessary parts or steps
sleek	adj: smooth and glossy in appearance or texture; streamlined and elegant in design or form; characterized by a polished or refined style or appearance
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
torpedo	n: a weapon that is designed to be launched from a ship, submarine, or aircraft and that is propelled through the water by a motor
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
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
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
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
rebellious	adj: characterized by a tendency to rebel or resist authority or conventions; inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or customary
puffy	adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas;
faction	n: a group within an organization or political party that is in disagreement with the majority or seeks to create change in policies or leadership
oblige	v: to force or require someone to do something through legal, social, or moral obligations; to voluntarily do something to help or please someone; to be indebted or grateful to someone
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
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
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
torque	n: a twisting or rotational force that tends to cause rotation around an axis; a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate;
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
prehistoric	adj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable
abridge	v: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence
vie	v: to compete or contend for something, usually a prize, position, or advantage; to strive for superiority or mastery in one’s field or area of expertise
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
ancestry	n: the family or the ethnic descent that you come from
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
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
ovary	n: either of the pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs; (of a plant) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
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
reminiscent	adj: making you remember someone or something; relating to the recall of personal interests
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
behemoth	n: something extremely large and powerful; a huge or monstrous creature, often mythical in nature
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
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
larva	n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
captivity	n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
bycatch	n: the unintentional capture of non-target species in fishing or harvesting operations, often resulting in their injury or death
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
swordfish	n: a large predatory fish with a long, sword-like bill or upper jaw, known for its streamlined body and speed
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
boon	n: something that is helpful or beneficial for the quality of life
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
reprogram	v: to modify or recreate a program
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
dataset	n: a structured collection of data that is compiled and processed in a computer system or program, typically for analysis, research, or machine learning purposes
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
genus	n: a taxonomic category in the classification of living organisms, ranking below a family and above a species, which consists of species that share common characteristics and are closely related to each other
oceanography	n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
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
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
aerial	n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
spiteful	adj: having or showing a desire to harm or annoy others
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
spa	n: a resort or facility offering various health, beauty, and relaxation treatments, such as massages, saunas, and mud baths; a hot spring or mineral spring believed to have therapeutic properties
exfoliate	v: to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, often through mechanical or chemical means, to improve its appearance and texture
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
smorgasbord	n: a variety or assortment of different options, choices, or offerings; a buffet-style meal with a wide range of dishes
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
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
testicle	n: one of the two oval-shaped organs in men that produce sperm and testosterone; in animals, the equivalent organ responsible for producing sperm and often also regulating testosterone levels
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
privy	adj: sharing in knowledge or information that is known by only a select few; having knowledge of something secret or confidential; participating or involved in something, often in a private or hidden way
equator	n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles)
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
forage	v: to search or hunt for food, provisions, or other necessities; to scavenge or seek out resources in a determined or systematic manner
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
slacker	n: a person who is lazy or avoids work and responsibilities; someone who lacks motivation or ambition
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
plumb	v: to examine something closely or carefully; to measure the depth of water, a pipe, or a hole, by means of a plumb line or similar device; to explore or understand something completely or fully
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
centigrade	n: a system of temperature measurement in which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees; also known as the Celsius scale
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
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
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
manta	n: a large, flat-bodied fish related to rays found in warm ocean waters around the world
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
sidle	v: to move or walk sideways carefully or furtively; to approach or move sneakily or cautiously, often to avoid attention or confrontation
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
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
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
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
writ	n: a written legal order or command
unite	v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance
immortal	adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance
bard	n: a poet, especially one who composes poems in a traditional oral style; a singer or minstrel who tells stories through song
kinship	n: the state or fact of being related to someone
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly