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Word	Meaning	Advanced
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
comprehension	n: the ability to understand or grasp the meaning of something, especially through knowledge or experience
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
quantitative	adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
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
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
mutable	adj: liable or subject to change; changeable; capable of being changed or altered
malleability	n: the ability to be easily shaped, bent, or stretched without breaking or losing its form or integrity; flexibility or adaptability
fabulous	adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
canary	n: a small, typically yellow songbird that is often kept as a pet or used to denote the presence of gas or other hazards in a mine
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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.
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
alpine	adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
measurable	adj: able to be measured, quantified, or assessed in some way
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
precipitation	n: moisture that condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail; an unexpected acceleration or hastening
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
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
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
iceberg	n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
paleoclimate	n: the climate conditions that prevailed on Earth in the geological past, particularly before the existence of reliable weather records; the study of past climates and their variations
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
sediment	n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
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
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
timelapse	n: a technique in photography or cinematography where a series of images or frames are taken at set intervals and then played back at a faster speed to create the illusion of time moving quickly
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
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
cautiously	adv: in a careful and controlled way, especially to avoid problems or danger
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
thaw	v: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
lapse	n: a temporary or brief failure in judgment, action, or behavior; a gradual or slow decline, often referring to a loss of performance, quality, or attention; a period of time that has passed; (verb) to fall or slip into a particular state, often one that is undesirable or unintended
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
undertaking	n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
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
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
emblazon	v: to inscribe or adorn something with a design or symbol; to make a conspicuous or impressive display of something
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
variability	n: the fact or quality of something being likely to vary
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
remorse	n: a feeling of deep regret and sorry, usually for something you have done
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
calve	v: (of glaciology) to break off or shed smaller masses of ice; (of animal breeding) to give birth to a calf
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
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
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
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
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
deflation	n: a decrease in the general price level of goods and services; the act of letting the air out of something
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
trim	v: to make neat or tidy by clipping, cutting, or pruning away excess or unwanted parts; to adjust or modify to improve efficiency or performance
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
self-respect	n: a feeling of being proud of and confident in yourself
narrate	v: to tell a story or give an account of events, often in a chronological or logical sequence; to provide a voiceover or commentary for a film or other media
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
outstrip	v: to exceed or surpass a particular, measurable quality or attribute, such as speed, efficiency, or quality
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
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
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
crevasse	n: a deep crack or fissure, especially in a glacier or the Earth’s surface, often caused by stress or movement; a dangerous and treacherous gap or opening
springtime	n: the season of the year between winter and summer, typically associated with the blooming of flowers, growth of plants, and milder weather
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
terminus	n: the final or end point of a journey, route, or transportation line; a station, stop, or location where transportation lines or routes end or originate
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
gallop	v: (of a horse) to run very quickly so that all four feet come off the ground together; to proceed very quickly
gigantic	adj: extremely large
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
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
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
expanse	n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
capitol	n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done