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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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.
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
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
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
spurt	v: to suddenly burst forth or flow out powerfully or suddenly; to make a sudden effort or increase in activity or energy
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
seam	n: a line of stitching or joining where two pieces of fabric or material are united; also, a narrow furrow or fissure in rock or soil
lone	adj: solitary or single
primeval	adj: relating to or existing at the earliest ages; ancient, primitive, or prehistoric
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
soybean	n: a legume crop widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds, often ground into meal or pressed into oil for food products, with other uses including animal feed, fuel, and industrial applications
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
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
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
pasture	n: an area of land used for grazing livestock
rangeland	n: an extensive area of predominantly open land, often used for livestock grazing and forage production
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
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
lettuce	n: a leafy vegetable that is often used as a base for salads or sandwiches; it has green leaves and a mild flavor
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
irrigate	v: to supply water to land to help plants grow
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
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
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
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
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
snowmelt	n: the runoff of water resulting from the melting of snow and ice, usually in spring or early summer
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
shoreline	n: a line that separates land and sea
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
airborne	adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
writ	n: a written legal order or command
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
canal	n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
pier	n: a structure built on posts extending from land out into a body of water used as a landing place for boats or as a recreational area
moor	n: a large area of open country, typically on high ground, covered with rough grass or heath, especially in Britain
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
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, 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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
nit	n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
nitrogen	n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins
phosphorus	n: a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15 that is a non-metallic, highly reactive, and luminescent element
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
optional	adj: left to one’s own choice or judgment; not required or mandatory; available as a possibility but not obligatory or necessary
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
biofuel	n: a fuel produced from organic matter, such as crops or waste material, that can be used to replace or supplement traditional fossil fuels
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
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
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
populous	adj: having a large population; densely or heavily populated; inhabited by many people
dietary	adj: relating to or affecting the way that a person eats or the specific foods that they consume
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
replace	v: to take the place of something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
bioenergy	n: energy derived from biomass materials, such as plants or organic waste, that can be converted into a usable form of heat, electricity, or fuel
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
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
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
improve	v: to make or become better
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
bloc	n: a group of countries or political parties that have similar interests or goals and often act together
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
all-or-nothing	adj: characterized by the requirement or expectation that a goal, outcome, or decision must be either completely successful or an absolute failure, with no room for partial success or accomplishment
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
prairie	n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
subsidy	n: money paid by a government or an organization as part of the cost of something to aid or encourage it to happen
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
cultivation	n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
cropland	n: land used for growing crops, typically for agricultural purposes
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
cubic	adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
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
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
equitably	adv: in a just, fair, and impartial manner; without showing favoritism or bias towards any particular individual or group
justly	adv: in a fair, equitable, or morally right manner; according to what is right or deserved
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly