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Word	Meaning	Advanced
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
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.
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.
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
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
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
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
biosphere	n: the part of the Earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
pinpoint	v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
luminescent	adj: emitting light or glowing softly, often without heat; having the ability to produce or emit light, especially through chemical reactions or by absorbing and then releasing energy
organism	n: a tiny living thing
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
denizen	n: an inhabitant or resident of a particular place; a person, animal, or plant that is frequently found or is characteristic of a particular region or environment
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
improve	v: to make or become better
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
oceanography	n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land
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
lament	v: to express sadness, grief, or disappointment about something, often by complaining or mourning
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
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
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
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
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
shoreline	n: a line that separates land and sea
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
taxonomy	n: the classification or scientific study of organisms, including their relationships to each other, based on shared characteristics and traits; a system of organizing and categorizing information in a particular field or subject area
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
codfish	n: a common name for various species of edible fish belonging to the family Gadidae, typically having elongated bodies and a flaky white flesh
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
refrigeration	n: the process of cooling or freezing something, especially food, to preserve it
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
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
extrapolation	n: the act of estimating or inferring something based on known information or data, often beyond the range of the available information or data; a projection or projection of trends or patterns into the future
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
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
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
trophy	n: an object or prize, such as a cup or plaque, awarded to the winner of a competition or contest
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
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
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
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
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
acoustics	n: a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound
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
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
colorblind	adj: (of a person) unable to distinguish certain colors or used to describe a lack of racial or cultural bias
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
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
pop-up	n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
barcode	n: a series of parallel lines of varying width and spacing printed on a product or package, which can be read by a barcode scanner to quickly and accurately identify the product and its price
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
tuna	n: a large fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas; commonly used for commercial and sport fishing and as a food source for humans and other animals
tilapia	n: a type of freshwater fish commonly farmed for food, native to Africa and the Middle East
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
unexplored	adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
esoteric	adj: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
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
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
oceanic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the ocean or its inhabitants; having to do with the vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface
intermediate	adj: situated between two locations, things, states, etc.; around the middle of a scale of evaluation
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
lobster	n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming
elude	v: to escape or avoid capture or detection, often by being clever or cunning
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
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
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
squid	n: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
dub	v: to give someone or something an unofficial name or nickname; to provide movies with a voice of a foreign language
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
vastness	n: the extent or size of something, often describing an ample space or area; the quality of being immense or immense in scale
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
soot	n: a black, powdery substance that is produced by the incomplete burning of a material such as coal, wood, or oil and is often found on surfaces near the source of the fire
shear	v: to cut or trim with scissors or shears; to remove something by cutting or tearing it away from something else; to become severed or split apart by force acting parallel to the plane of a surface; (noun) a cutting tool used to trim or cut materials such as fabric, hair, or metal
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
critter	n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
sediment	n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid
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
biomass	n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
hydrothermal	adj: relating to hot water or steam, especially in the Earth’s crust, and the thermal energy and chemical reactions that occur as a result
vent	n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
extrapolate	v: to guess or think about what might happen or estimate something using the facts that you have now
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
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
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
trawl	v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
acidification	n: the act or process of becoming acid or making something become acid
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
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
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
litany	n: a prolonged or repetitive recitation or listing of something, often with a negative connotation; a repetitive series or list of complaints, criticisms, or requests
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
yak	v: to talk at length, often without a particular purpose or direction; (noun) a long-haired bovine mammal native to central Asia that is often domesticated and used for its meat, milk, and wool
herder	n: a person who takes care of and manages a herd of livestock, such as cows, sheep, or goats
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties