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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
octopus | n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms) | |
confluence | n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment | |
delta | n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle | |
alligator | n: a large semiaquatic reptile with a long tail, powerful jaws, and rough skin, native to the Americas and China | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
cypress | n: a tall, conical-shaped evergreen tree with small, needle-like leaves and small cones, often used in landscaping and as ornamental trees | |
drip | v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
wonderland | n: a place or situation that is delightful or enchanting, often characterized by a dreamlike or surreal quality; a reference to the fictional world from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
agility | n: the ability to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
pry | v: to force open or to try to get information from someone by asking too many questions | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
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 | |
tuck | v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable | |
spherical | adj: having the shape of a sphere; round, spherical, or ball-shaped in appearance | |
stripe | n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears | |
marvel | n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
rubble | n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed | |
whoosh | n: a rushing or swishing sound, such as that made by something moving quickly through the air or by a sudden gust of wind; (verb) to move swiftly with a rushing or whooshing sound | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
zoology | n: the scientific study of animals, including their classification, habits, behavior, physiology, and evolution | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
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 | |
invertebrate | n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
spineless | adj: lacking courage, determination, or resilience; weak-willed or lacking in backbone or strength of character | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
slink | v: to move quietly and sneakily, especially to avoid being noticed or to do something secret or sneaky | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
perch | v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost | |
fuzzy | adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
gravel | n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
filtration | n: the process of passing a substance (such as liquid or gas) through a medium to remove impurities or unwanted particles | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
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 | |
expedition | n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
proverb | n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience | |
filmmaker | n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
filmmaking | n: the process or art of making movies | |
shingle | n: a thin piece of wood, slate, or other material used as a roof covering or siding | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
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 | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
surge | n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc. | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
camouflage | n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment | |
acclimate | v: to adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation, often by undergoing a period of exposure or learning | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
twitch | v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
engulf | v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely | |
beak | n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
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 | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
scrub | v: to clean something thoroughly, typically with a brush and soap or detergent | |
chuck | v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone | |
overboard | adv: to an extreme or excessive degree; to a point where something becomes unreasonable or irrational | |
funk | n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B | |
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 | |
lavender | n: a fragrant herb of the mint family, typically having purple or blue flowers, sometimes used for its soothing scent in aromatherapy or as a flavoring in cooking and baking | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
suffice | v: to be enough or sufficient; to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone; to satisfy or fulfill a purpose | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
zip | n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
ridge | n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
bust | v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc. | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
rift | n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
tectonic | adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it | |
magma | n: molten rock that is located beneath the earth’s surface and can solidify to form igneous rock | |
lava | n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
superheat | v: to heat a substance to a temperature higher than its boiling point | |
saturated | adj: (of chemistry) describing a compound or substance that contains the maximum amount of a particular atom or group of atoms and has no further capacity to bond; (of nutrition) describing a food that is high in saturated fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
eject | v: to force someone to put out or leave a particular place or position | |
geyser | n: a natural hot spring that periodically ejects a column of boiling water and steam into the air; a device that produces a similar effect for decorative or practical purposes | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
vent | n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
suspension | n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
precipitate | v: to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly; to cause a solid substance to form from a dissolved liquid or gas by means of a chemical reaction or physical process | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
chimney | n: a vertical structure that channels smoke or gas from a fire or furnace out of a building; a hollow column or tube that facilitates air or fluid flow throughout a system | |
shimmer | v: to shine with a soft, flickering light; to reflect light in a wavering or twinkling way; to glimmer or glisten | |
smoker | n: a person who smokes tobacco regularly, or a device used for smoking | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
plume | n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat | |
tangle | n: a confused mass of something twisted together | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
lobster | n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming | |
clam | n: a marine mollusk that burrows and lives on sand or mud, the shell closes with viselike firmness | |
swarm | n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground | |
arthropod | n: a type of invertebrate animal with a segmented body, jointed limbs, and an exoskeleton, including insects, spiders, crustaceans, and centipedes | |
scald | v: to burn or painfully affect with hot liquid or steam | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
photosynthesis | n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities. | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
ephemeral | adj: lasting or used for only a short time | |
hydrothermal | adj: relating to hot water or steam, especially in the Earth’s crust, and the thermal energy and chemical reactions that occur as a result | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
eerie | adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural | |
spook | v: to frighten or scare, and often provoke into violent action; (noun) someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; ghost | |
devoid | adj: completely lacking or free from something | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
pea | n: a small, round, green vegetable that grows in pods on a climbing plant and is eaten as a vegetable | |
hillside | n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline | |
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 | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
rainwater | n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
sediment | n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
smother | v: to cover or suffocate something or someone completely; to suppress or stifle a feeling or emotion | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
pesticide | n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest | |
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 | |
plankton | n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed | |
bloom | n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
galvanize | v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
maintenance | n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
mead | n: an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey and water, often with the addition of spices, fruits, or grains | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
grassroots | adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
sprinkler | n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
overlap | v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
beseech | v: to ask or beg someone earnestly or urgently; to implore or plead for something with great sincerity or humility; to request or entreat someone with a strong sense of urgency or need | |
prick | v: to make a small hole or puncture or to cause a slight, sharp pain; to stimulate or provoke a reaction or response; to use needles to administer a vaccine or medication | |
expanse | n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials |