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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
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
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
ichthyology	n: the scientific study of fish, including their behavior, classification, anatomy, and ecology
bonafide	adj: genuine or real; describing something or someone that is genuinely what they claim to be and can be trusted or accepted as true or authentic
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
immortal	adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
certainty	n: the state of being certain
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
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
iceberg	n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
scuba	n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving
diver	n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
sanity	n: the state of being mentally sound, healthy, and rational
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
submersible	adj: able to be operated or used underwater; capable of being submerged in water or other liquid
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
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
submarine	n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
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
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
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
seizure	n: the action of taking something from somebody by the use of legal authority; a sudden occurrence or recurrence of a disease
convulse	v: to experience a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, often caused by pain, illness, or emotional distress, or to make someone or something do this
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
rapture	n: a feeling of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
narcotic	n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
obviate	v: to anticipate or prevent the need for something; to make something unnecessary or avoidable
replace	v: to take the place of something
helium	n: a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert, monatomic gas, the first in the noble gas series in the periodic table
inert	adj: lacking the ability to move or act, often used to describe an object or substance that is inactive or non-reactive
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
regulator	n: a person or thing that controls or balances something; a person or an organization that is responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
dandy	n: a man who is excessively fastidious in his dress and manner; (adjective) very good
catching	adj: attracting attention or interest; likely to be noticed or remembered; appealing or compelling
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
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
underneath	adv: under or below something else
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
mouthpiece	n: the part of a wind instrument that the player blows into; a device or object that is used for communication or expression
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
ventilate	v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it
exhale	v: to breathe out air or vapor from the lungs or mouth; to release or emit something slowly or gently
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
scrub	v: to clean something thoroughly, typically with a brush and soap or detergent
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
nutshell	n: the hard, outer covering or protective casing that encloses the kernel or fruit of certain types of nuts, such as walnuts or acorns; a concise and condensed summary or explanation of something
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
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
dilute	v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
fittingly	adv: in a manner that is suitable, appropriate, or befitting the situation or context; in a way that aligns with expectations or standards
dilution	n: the process of making something weaker, less concentrated, or less potent by adding or mixing in other substances; the act of reducing the strength or impact of an idea, principle, or tradition
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
solely	adv: only; exclusively; entirely; without any others being involved or present
valve	n: a device for controlling the flow of a fluid or gas through a pipe or duct by means of a movable part that opens, closes, or restricts the opening
knob	n: a round handle, especially one used for opening or closing a door, drawer, or cabinet
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
electronics	n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
sensor	n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
microprocessor	n: a computer component containing all the functions of the central processing unit
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
gadget	n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
flop	v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
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
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
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
crevice	n: a long narrow depression or opening in a surface of rock or wall
scurry	v: to move hurriedly and with little or no grace, often with sudden changes in direction
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
crinoid	n: a marine animal resembling a flower or plant, characterized by a body structure consisting of a stem, calyx, and branching arms; also known as a sea lily or feather star
sponge	n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
invertebrate	n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks
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
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
compression	n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
squeak	v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
jeopardy	n: the state of being in danger or at risk of harm or loss
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
immediately	adv: now or without delay
grizzly	n: (also “silvertip”) a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
hammerhead	n: a type of hammer with a head that is wider than the handle; a type of shark with a distinctive hammer-shaped head
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
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
frisky	adj: playful, lively, and full of energy; inclined towards playfulness, particularly in a flirtatious or mischievous way
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
coconut	n: the large, hard-shelled seed of a tropical palm, which has a fibrous husk surrounding a single-seeded nut
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
hard-core	n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
dorsal	adj: located on the back, particularly the upper surface of an animal’s body; related to or pertaining to the back
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
aquarium	n: a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water animals and plants are kept; a building containing tanks of live fish of different species, especially one that is open to the public
apiece	adv: to, from, or by each one of a group
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
angelfish	n: a tropical freshwater or saltwater fish with a flattened, disc-shaped body, a rounded head, and elongated fins, typically brightly colored and often kept as a pet in aquariums
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
recollection	n: the act of remembering or the state of being remembered
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
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
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
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
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
pebble	n: a small, smooth, rounded rock, especially one worn by the action of water
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
back-of-the-envelope	adj: describing a rough calculation, estimation, or assessment made with minimal information and done quickly, often literally scribbled on any available piece of paper, such as the back of an envelope
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
somber	adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective