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Word	Meaning	Advanced
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
wildebeest	n: (also “gnu”) a large African antelope with a broad muzzle and curved horns, known for its annual migration
shoal	n: a shallow area in a body of water, such as a river, lake, or sea, where the depth is significantly less than surrounding areas; a sandbar or underwater ridge that can be a hazard to navigation; a large group of fish or other aquatic animals swimming together
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
spectacle	n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
brine	n: a strong solution of salt water used for preserving food, especially meat or fish; saline water found in salt mines or evaporated from seawater
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
tapeworm	n: a parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of animals, including humans, and feeds on their food; it is long and ribbon-like in shape with a segmented body
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
freelance	adj: doing particular pieces of work for different organizations rather than being employed by one specific organization
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
flamingo	n: a tall wading bird with predominantly pink or orange plumage and a long, slender neck and legs, native to Central and South America and parts of Africa
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
conspicuous	adj: visible or observable; likely to draw attention
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
sociable	adj: being friendly, outgoing, and inclined to engage in social activities or interactions; enjoying the company of others
volition	n: the power or ability to make choices or decisions by one’s own will or conscious choice; the act of consciously choosing or deciding
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
parasitic	adj: living off another organism to the detriment of the host
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
cricket	n: leaping insect; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
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
worm	n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
addle	v: to confuse or muddle someone’s mind; to make something unclear or incoherent
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
wriggle	v: to twist and turn with quick, writhing motions; to move in a twisting or contorting manner
corpse	n: the dead body of a human being
cavalcade	n: a procession or parade of people or vehicles, typically on horseback or in vehicles, often celebrating a special occasion or event; a continuous flow or series of things, often described as a dazzling or impressive display
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
override	v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
enthrall	v: to capture or hold someone’s attention or interest completely; to captivate or fascinate
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
macabre	adj: gruesome, grisly; relating to death
lexicon	n: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
caterpillar	n: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
thrash	v: to beat violently with a stick or whip; to move violently and uncontrollably; to defeat soundly in a competition or contest
cocoon	n: a protective covering spun by some insects and other invertebrates
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
wasp	n: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
metamorphose	v: to undergo a dramatic change in form, structure, or substance; to transform or alter in appearance or nature
headbanging	n: the act of violently shaking one’s head in rhythm with the music
zombie	n: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
bodyguard	n: a person or group of people employed to protect someone, typically a public figure or a person of importance, from harm or attack
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
claw	n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
solace	n: comfort or consolation in a time of distress, sadness, or disappointment; (verb) to comfort or console someone in a time of distress, loss, or suffering
oddity	n: something unusual or different
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
estuary	n: a place where a river meets the sea, typically where the fresh and saltwater mix
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
trematode	n: a parasitic flatworm belonging to the class Trematoda, also known as flukes, typically has an oval body shape with suckers and undergoes complex life cycles involving multiple hosts
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
grasshopper	n: large jumping insect; used to symbolize restlessness or ephemerality
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
trout	n: a species of freshwater fish, typically found in cold, clear streams, known for its speckled appearance and often favored for sport fishing and culinary purposes
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
emerald	adj: having a deep, rich green color, like that of an emerald gemstone
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
fertilize	v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
venom	n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
sedate	adj: calm, tranquil, and composed, often as a result of being under the influence of a sedative or tranquilizer; unhurried, deliberate, and without excessive movement or activity
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
lair	n: a den or shelter used by a wild animal
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
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
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
blunder	n: mistake; the act of making a foolish error
fine-grained	adj: characterized by having a small or fine grain or texture; detailed or intricate; involving or requiring careful attention to small details or distinctions
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
premium	n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
dystopia	n: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
cabal	n: a small, secret group of people who work together to achieve a particular goal, especially one that is seen as being against the interests of those who are not part of the group
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
disquiet	n: a feeling of anxiety or unease; a sense of restlessness or agitation; a state of mental or emotional disturbance; (verb) to cause or feel unease, restlessness, or agitation
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
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
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
odor	n: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
dopamine	n: a chemical substance produced by nerve cells as a neurotransmitter; as a drug, it is used to treat shock and hypotension
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
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
immediately	adv: now or without delay
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
overt	adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret
dormant	adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
questionnaire	n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
inconclusive	adj: without any significant results or proof or decision
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
implausible	adj: difficult to believe or accept as true; not credible or convincing; unlikely or improbable
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
constantly	adv: all the time
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
baffle	v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
grisly	adj: causing horror or disgust because of being connected with death or injury or having a raw or savage quality
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
grandeur	n: the quality of being impressive or magnificent in appearance, size, or scope; the state of being majestic, impressive, or awe-inspiring
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount