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Word	Meaning	Advanced
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
bewitch	v: to attract or interest someone a lot so that they cannot think in a sensible way
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
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
tusk	n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging
fang	n: a long, pointed tooth, typically in the upper jaw, used for biting and chewing, as in snakes and some other animals
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
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
unmet	adj: describing a need, goal, or expectation that has not been satisfied or fulfilled
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
romanticize	v: to make something seem more attractive or appealing than it is, especially by exaggerating or idealizing its qualities; to view or present something in a romantic or sentimental way
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
myopic	adj: near-sighted; lacking foresight or ability to plan; narrow-minded or lacking in perspective
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
spear	n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
aurochs	n: an extinct species of wild oxen that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa until the 17th century
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
intelligible	adj: capable of being understood or apprehended
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
rewild	v: to restore an area of land to its natural state, especially by reintroducing locally extinct species
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
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
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
trophic	adj: of or relating to feeding and nutrition; of or relating to the relationships between organisms and their food sources
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
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
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
tumble	v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
gorge	n: a deep narrow valley between hills or mountains, usually with steep sides and a river running through it
immediately	adv: now or without delay
quintuple	v: to increase or multiply by five; to make something five times as much or as many; (adjective) being five times as great or as many
bare	adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something
aspen	n: a deciduous tree with smooth, white bark that often trembles or quakes in the wind; a type of skiing that involves quick, short turns on steep slopes
willow	n: a deciduous tree or shrub that is often found near water, characterized by long, flexible, and slender branches and narrow leaves
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
songbird	n: a bird with a musical call, such as a blackbird or thrush
migratory	adj: relating to or characterized by the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often for regular seasonal or environmental reasons
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
beaver	n: a large, semiaquatic rodent with a wide, flat tail and webbed feet, noted for its ability to build dams and lodges
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
otter	n: a semiaquatic mammal with a sleek, streamlined body, short legs, webbed feet, and dense, soft fur, found in and around freshwater and coastal areas
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
amphibian	n: a cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
weasel	n: a small carnivorous mammal with a long and slender body, short legs, and a long and narrow head, known for its ability to hunt rodents and small animals; someone who behaves in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or cunning manner
badger	n: a small, burrowing mammal with short legs and a distinctive striped face; a person or thing that persistently annoys or bothers someone; (verb) to pester or harass someone persistently, typically with a series of annoying requests, questions, or demands
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
calf	n: a young cow, bull, or other domestic bovine animals
meander	v: to wander or roam aimlessly or leisurely; to follow a winding or circuitous course, as a river or road
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
riffle	v: to quickly flip or shuffle through the pages of a book, document, or stack of papers; to move or pass quickly and lightly through 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
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
krill	n: a small, shrimp-like crustacean that is a major food source for many marine animals
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
politely	adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
photon	n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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.
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
phytoplankton	n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
zooplankton	n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
drainage	n: the process of draining or the condition of being drained; the natural or artificial removal of water from an area or a system, usually due to rainfall or melting snow
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
assemblage	n: a collection or gathering of things or persons; a group or ensemble of items that have been brought together in a particular way
heath	n: an area of open uncultivated land, typically covered in heather, gorse, or other shrubs; a low-growing, evergreen shrub found in heathland areas
meadow	n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
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
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
reforestation	n: the process of replanting or regenerating forests, typically after they have been cut down or destroyed by natural disasters
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
hectare	n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
vacate	v: to leave or give up possession of a place or position; to make a place or position empty
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
lynx	n: a wild cat with tufted ears, native to Eurasia and North America
bison	n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
boar	n: a wild pig, especially a male with tusks
moose	n: a large deer native to the northern forests of North America and Eurasia
megafauna	n: a term used to describe large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, such as mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed tigers, and that are now extinct
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
gravel	n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material
hippopotamus	n: (also “hippo”) a large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, with a bulky, rounded body, short legs, and large head and mouth, which inhabits rivers and lakes and is known for its aggressive behavior and territorial nature
rhinoceros	n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
hyena	n: a carnivorous mammal with a distinctive laugh-like vocalization, known for scavenging and hunting in packs
glacial	adj: relating to or resembling a glacier (= a slowly moving mass of ice) or the process of glaciation; characterized by an extremely slow or gradual pace or movement
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
deciduous	adj: (of plants and shrubs) shedding its foliage annually; (of teeth, antlers, etc.) shedding its body parts at the end of a period of growth
sprout	v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
understory	n: the layer of vegetation and plant growth that grows beneath the main canopy of a forest or woodland
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
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
temperate	adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
leafy	adj: covered with or having many leaves; of or relating to plants that produce many leaves, especially those that are broad and flat
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
ounce	n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
silent	adj: without any or little sound
replace	v: to take the place of something
raucous	adj: harsh, loud, and disorderly; characterized by rowdy or chaotic behavior; producing an unpleasantly loud and harsh noise