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Word	Meaning	Advanced
preconceived	adj: (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand, especially without evidence for its truth or usefulness
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
rabid	adj: characterized by extreme or fanatical enthusiasm or devotion; having or showing symptoms of rabies, a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and can cause violent and aggressive behavior
hippie	n: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
figment	n: something invented or imagined, particularly something that is not real, tangible, or concrete; a product of the imagination
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
prolific	adj: producing many works, results, or offspring
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
perpetrate	v: to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception; to be responsible for the creation or continuation of a negative situation
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
derivative	n: something which is based on another thing or word or idea; a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
smite	v: to strike with a heavy blow or weapon; to defeat or conquer decisively; to afflict with sudden or severe pain or affliction
marble	n: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that has a pattern of lines going through it and takes a high polish used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball made of stone, especially one used in children’s games
cricket	n: leaping insect; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
stepfather	n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
crocodile	n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
cobra	n: a venomous snake found in Africa and Asia that can raise its head and spread a hood when threatened
indelible	adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
majestic	adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
incubate	v: to keep warm and protected, especially to hatch eggs; to develop and nurture
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
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
fray	v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
wherein	adv: in or during which; in the place, time, or situation that
virtually	adv: almost completely
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
throb	v: to beat with a strong, regular rhythm, as a pulse or a heart
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
despise	v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something
loathe	v: to feel strong hatred or disgust for someone or something; to be unwilling or reluctant to do something
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
relocate	v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there
insert	v: to put something inside something else
transmitter	n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals
venomous	adj: extremely poisonous or injurious; containing or producing venom; marked by deep ill will
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
viper	n: venomous snake
tidbit	n: a small and interesting or tasty piece of information, news, or gossip; a small and appetizing item of food or delicacy
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
inexplicable	adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
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
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
rut	n: a long track or groove worn into the ground, typically by the repeated passage of wheels or other heavy objects; a fixed, boring or monotonous routine or course of action
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
wrest	v: to forcibly take or pull something away from someone or something else; to obtain something with great effort or struggle; to twist or contort something
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
keystone	n: the central stone at the top of an arch, which holds all other stones in place
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
autocratic	adj: having absolute power and forcing people to obey completely without asking
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
pesticide	n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest
herbicide	n: a substance used to kill or control the growth of unwanted plants
fungicide	n: a substance or chemical used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi, typically used in agriculture, horticulture, or the treatment of fungal infections in humans or animals
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
bask	v: to expose oneself to warmth, sunlight, or enjoyment with a pleasant feeling of relaxation and contentment
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
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
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
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
hatchling	n: a young bird, reptile, or fish that has emerged from its egg
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
monsoon	n: a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to a region, typically occurring in tropical areas
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
barrage	n: a concentrated and continuous outpouring or overwhelming amount of something, such as bombs, questions, criticisms, or comments; a defensive barrier of artillery fire or gunfire
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
pal	n: a close friend
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
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
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
scoop	n: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else
veterinarian	n: (formal for a vet) a medical professional who specializes in the care and treatment of animals, especially those that are domesticated or kept as pets
vet	n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility
autopsy	n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals)
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
gout	n: a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, tenderness, and inflammation in the joints, particularly in the big toe, caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the blood
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
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
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
filthy	adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
sarcastic	adj: using irony and cutting language to mock, ridicule, or convey contempt; saying the opposite of what is meant in a mocking tone
cesspit	n: a pit or tank used for the disposal of human waste or sewage
effluent	n: liquid waste or sewage that is discharged or released into a body of water; a byproduct or waste material that flows out or is expelled from a manufacturing process or system
toxin	n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
lifeblood	n: a vital or essential element or substance that is necessary for survival or success
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
telemetry	n: the process of collecting and transmitting data from remote or inaccessible sources using wireless or other communication means, usually for monitoring or control purposes
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
bandit	n: a person who robs or steals, often while using violence or threats; a criminal who operates outside the law and steals from others
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
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
repository	n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
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
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
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
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
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
berserk	adj: in a state of wild, frenzied, or unrestrained behavior; acting or behaving in a violent, irrational, or uncontrollable manner
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
bungalow	n: a small, single-story house, often with a front porch or veranda that is typically made of wood or adobe; a type of dwelling that is popular in warm climates, particularly in locations near water
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
cleanup	n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
stroll	v: to walk somewhere in a slow, relaxed way and with no apparent aim
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
totem	n: a sacred object or symbol that represents a person, family, clan, or community, often used in indigenous cultures as part of a belief system or religious practice
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
plantation	n: a large farm or estate, typically in a tropical or subtropical country, used for growing cash crops
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
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