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Word	Meaning	Advanced
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
slit	n: a narrow cut or opening, often made by a sharp instrument or tool; (verb) to cut or make a long, narrow opening or incision in something, typically with a sharp instrument such as a knife or scissors
orangutan	n: a large long-armed ape with red-brown hair that lives in Borneo and Sumatra and has arboreal habits
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
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
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
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
biofuel	n: a fuel produced from organic matter, such as crops or waste material, that can be used to replace or supplement traditional fossil fuels
peat	n: a type of soil made up of partially decayed organic matter (usually moss) that accumulates in wetlands or bogs, often used as fuel for heat and cooking in some regions of the world
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
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
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
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.
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
timber	n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
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
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
productivity	n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
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
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
frequent	adj: happening constantly
fertility	n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants
grassland	n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock
reforestation	n: the process of replanting or regenerating forests, typically after they have been cut down or destroyed by natural disasters
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
forestry	n: the science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees and conserving and developing natural forests
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
transparency	n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
measurable	adj: able to be measured, quantified, or assessed in some way
scalable	adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
formulate	v: to create or develop a plan, system, theory, or formula; to express an idea or concept in a clear, precise manner
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
exude	v: to emit or release a liquid, smell, or expression gradually and slowly; to display an emotion, quality, or characteristic in a spontaneous and natural way
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
acacia	n: a tree or shrub of the mimosa family, typically with waxy or spiny leaves and clusters of showy flowers; a type of plant often found in warm and arid regions, particularly in Africa and Australia
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
bamboo	n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures
peel	v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
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
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
pineapple	n: tropical fruit with a rough, spiky exterior and sweet, juicy flesh inside, often used in cooking, baking, or as a snack
ginger	n: a plant (Zingiber officinale) that is widely cultivated for its aromatic underground stem (rhizome), which is used as a spice, especially in Asian cooking
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
regeneration	n: the process of regrowing or re-forming a body part or tissue that has been lost or damaged due to injury, disease, or other factors; restoration or renewal of vitality, strength, or spirit
hectare	n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
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
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
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
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
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
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
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
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
photovoltaics	n: a branch of technology that involves the conversion of sunlight into electricity using solar cells or other photoelectric devices; the generation of electricity directly from sunlight, typically using solar panels
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
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)
monoculture	n: the cultivation of a single crop or type of animal over a wide area
multilayer	n: something that consists of multiple layers or levels
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
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
underneath	adv: under or below something else
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
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
nitrogen	n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
plantation	n: a large farm or estate, typically in a tropical or subtropical country, used for growing cash crops
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
irregular	adj: not having an even or balanced shape or arrangement; contrary to the usual rule, accepted order, or what is expected
nursery	n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
papaya	n: tropical fruit with a soft orange or yellow flesh and black seeds, often used in salads, smoothies, and other culinary dishes for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor
chili	n: a small hot-tasting fruit of a type of pepper plant used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders; a spicy stew made from ground beef and beans, typically seasoned with chili peppers
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
seedling	n: a young plant that has just germinated and has not yet developed leaves or true roots
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
lodge	n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities
transponder	n: a device that receives and transmits signals in response to specific signals or frequencies, often used in telecommunications, radar, aviation, or navigation systems, commonly used in vehicles to facilitate toll payments or access control
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
intrusion	n: the act of entering a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited; the action or process of forcing a body of molten rock between or through existing formations without reaching the surface
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
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
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in 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
thorny	adj: full of or covered with thorns; prickly; (of a problem) difficult to deal with
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
hardwood	n: the wood of a broadleaf tree, such as oak, ash, or beech, as contrasted to that of conifers
climatic	adj: relating to the weather or climate
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
trespass	v: to enter someone’s private property without permission or legal authority; to infringe upon or violate someone’s rights, boundaries, or personal space
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
summary	n: a brief statement that provides the critical aspects of something without going into depth
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
handicraft	n: a skill or trade that involves making things by hand, often using traditional methods and materials, which include activities such as woodworking, sewing, pottery, and weaving
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal