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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
preach | v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience | |
choir | n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
disengage | v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
erupt | v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently | |
rainfall | n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
devastation | n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
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 | |
surge | n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc. | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
crane | n: a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam or hook | |
skyline | n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance | |
skyscraper | n: a very tall building, typically one in a city | |
brazen | adj: bold and without shame or embarrassment; made of or resembling brass (= a metal alloy of copper and zinc) | |
overdevelopment | n: the process of building an excessive amount of new homes, factories, and other buildings on an area of land | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
dire | adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
glaciologist | n: a scientist who studies the formation, movement, and effects of glaciers and ice | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
backdrop | n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance | |
elevation | n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
inland | adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
ridge | n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation | |
coastline | n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
showcase | n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it | |
flank | n: the side of an animal, especially the side between the last rib and the hip; the side of military or naval formation; (verb) to be located on either side of something | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
aquifer | n: an underground layer of rock, sand, or Earth that can take in and hold water | |
saltwater | adj: of or connected with seawater or water containing salt; living in or found in the sea | |
intrusion | n: the act of entering a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited; the action or process of forcing a body of molten rock between or through existing formations without reaching the surface | |
porous | adj: having many small holes and being able to absorb or pass through fluids | |
limestone | n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite | |
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 | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
realtor | n: a professional in the real estate industry who is a member of the national association of realtors | |
aghast | adj: filled with shock, horror, or amazement | |
backlash | n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
reconsider | v: to think about a decision or opinion again to | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
convene | v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
faulty | adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation | |
septic | adj: containing, infected by, or resulting from disease-causing organisms | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
recede | v: to pull back or move away or backward | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
mural | adj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
strategize | v: to plan or devise a detailed plan, especially for achieving success in situations | |
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 | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
wetland | adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
bulldoze | v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way | |
clueless | adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
oblivious | adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
florid | adj: decorated with elaborate designs or ornamentation; overly ornate or showy | |
majestic | adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
sequester | v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid. | |
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 | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
propagule | n: any organism or structure that can develop into a new individual, such as a seed, spore, or cutting | |
seedling | n: a young plant that has just germinated and has not yet developed leaves or true roots | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
nursery | n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
disposable | adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away | |
merchant | n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods | |
installation | n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
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 | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
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) | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
steward | n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc. | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
cadre | n: a group of trained and committed members of an organization or movement | |
emissary | n: a person sent on a mission or as a representative of an organization or country | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
solver | n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
pique | n: a feeling of irritation or resentment, often caused by a perceived slight or insult; (verb) to cause to feel resentment or indignation | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
provoke | v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect | |
inquiry | n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
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 | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. |