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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hospitable	adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
embroil	v: to involve or entangle someone or something in a difficult, complicated, or unpleasant situation; to implicate or incriminate
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
complacent	adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
lush	adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
hermetic	adj: completely sealed or airtight, often used to describe a container or space; having a mysterious or hard-to-understand quality, often used to describe a text or idea that is difficult to interpret or decode
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
vicinity	n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
microgravity	n: a condition of feeble gravity, often experienced by objects or organisms in orbit around a planet or other celestial body, such as the International Space Station
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
atrophy	n: a decrease in size of a muscle, organ, etc., caused by disease or disuse
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
gravitational	adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another)
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
lineup	n: the schedule of programs for a particular event; a list of people brought together to form a team or take part in an event
complement	v: to improve or make something more appealing by adding or contributing extra features to it
bulky	adj: taking up much space or being difficult to move because of its size or weight; large and unwieldy
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
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
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
antibiotic	n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
fidelity	n: faithfulness to a person, cause, or thing; loyalty or devotion to a duty or obligation; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
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
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
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
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
centigrade	n: a system of temperature measurement in which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees; also known as the Celsius scale
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
frost	n: a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing; weather cold enough to cause freezing
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
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
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
entirely	adv: completely
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
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
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
terraform	v: to transform the environment or land of a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make it habitable for life, typically by introducing or modifying the atmosphere, temperature, or topography
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
ample	adj: enough or more than enough; having plenty of something
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
ion	n: an atom or molecule that has a positive or negative electrical charge caused by its losing or gained one or more electrons
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
non-existent	adj: not real; not existing or having no real existence
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
plethora	n: an overabundance or excess of something; a state of having too much of something
subset	n: a set of things that are contained within another larger set; a portion or division of a group or category
extremophile	n: a type of organism, typically a microbe, that can survive and thrive in extreme or harsh environments that would be inhospitable to most other forms of life, such as high heat, acidity, radiation, or pressure
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
radiology	n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
dehydration	n: a condition in which the body lacks sufficient water and fluids, leading to thirst and other symptoms
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
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
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
facet	n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
melanin	n: a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals, responsible for the color and tone of these features
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
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
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
arsenic	n: a poisonous chemical element that occurs naturally in some rocks and minerals and is sometimes used in pesticides and wood preservatives
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
persevere	v: to persist in the course of action, despite opposition or difficulty; to continue with determination despite setbacks, obstacles, or discouragement
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
circumvent	v: to go around, avoid, or bypass something, often to achieve an intended goal or objective; to outmaneuver or outsmart a person or obstacle
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
cyst	n: a sac, cavity, or abnormal growth in the body that is typically filled with fluid or semisolid material; usually benign but can also be cancerous and require treatment
fibrosis	n: the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue, often associated with inflammation, scarring, or injury; a pathological condition that can affect various organs and tissues of the body, leading to impaired function and potential organ failure
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
dystrophy	n: a group of inherited disorders that involve the progressive weakening and wasting of muscles or tissues, often leading to disability or organ failure; commonly characterized by muscle weakness, atrophy, and degeneration
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
supplement	n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it
volition	n: the power or ability to make choices or decisions by one’s own will or conscious choice; the act of consciously choosing or deciding
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
quandary	n: a state of uncertainty or confusion, particularly when one is unsure of what to do; a dilemma
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
engender	v: to make a feeling or situation exist; to cause or give rise to
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
coalesce	v: to come together or merge into a single group, mass, or whole; to blend or combine elements or ideas into a unified whole
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
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
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
unforgiving	adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored
rife	adj: full of, abundant with, or commonly present or encountered, often used to describe something undesirable or harmful
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
glean	v: to collect information, knowledge, etc., in small amounts and often with difficulty; to gather, as natural products
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
remainder	n: the part of something that is left over when the rest has been used or taken