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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
paleontology	n: the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth
sedimentary	adj: relating to or formed by the deposition and solidification of sediment, particularly as it pertains to rock formation; characterized by layers or strata
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
interval	n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause
trilobite	n: a type of extinct arthropod that lived in the oceans of the Paleozoic Era, characterized by a three-lobed body shape and a hard exoskeleton
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
hard-won	adj: achieved with great effort, perseverance, or sacrifice; earned or gained only after overcoming significant obstacles or challenges
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
rejoice	v: to feel or express great joy or happiness; to celebrate or express gratitude for a happy or positive situation or event
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
myriad	adj: a very large number
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
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
overwrite	v: to replace or overwrite existing data or information with new data, often in the context of computer files or software
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way
palimpsest	n: a manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
lunar	adj: of or pertaining to the moon
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
lithosphere	n: the rigid outer layer of the Earth, encompassing the crust and uppermost part of the mantle, divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere and involved in the formation of continents, ocean basins, and other geological features
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
mutilation	n: the act of severely damaging or injuring a person’s body or body part, particularly through cutting or disfiguring; the condition of being so damaged or disfigured
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
scorch	v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
disheveled	adj: in a state of disorder or disarray, often related to one’s appearance, such as messy or untidy hair, clothing, or personal hygiene
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
decrepit	adj: weakened or worn out by old age, illness, or hard use; in a state of disrepair and likely to collapse or break down
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
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
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
inscrutable	adj: difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious or enigmatic; not easily read or deciphered
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
antiquity	n: the ancient past, especially the period of classical civilization
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
vestige	n: a trace, mark, or evidence of something that once existed but has now disappeared or diminished
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
igneous	adj: related to or produced by the process of solidification from a molten state, particularly about rocks or minerals formed by volcanic activity or by cooling and solidification deep within the Earth’s crust
magma	n: molten rock that is located beneath the earth’s surface and can solidify to form igneous rock
granite	n: a tough, durable, and coarse-grained igneous rock often used in construction for buildings, monuments, and sculptures
metamorphic	adj: (of geology) of or relating to a type of rock that has transformed by heat, pressure, or other natural processes, typically deep in the Earth’s crust; undergoing a significant change in form or nature; of or pertaining to the transformation or alteration of something
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
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
imaginable	adj: capable of being imagined
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
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
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
pebble	n: a small, smooth, rounded rock, especially one worn by the action of water
unexplored	adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered
austral	adj: relating to the southern hemisphere; characteristic of or originating from the southern part of the world
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
thigh	n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
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
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
quarry	n: a place where a stone or other materials are extracted from the ground; an animal or a person that is the target of hunting
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
snout	n: the nose and mouth of an animal, especially when protruding or prominently featured
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
lumbering	adj: moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to being large or unwieldy; characterized by a lack of grace or agility; (noun) the activity or process of cutting down trees and preparing the wood for sale, typically on a large commercial scale
platter	n: a large, flat dish used for serving food; a variety of food items presented together, often arranged in an aesthetically pleasing manner
herbivore	n: an animal that eats only plants, such as a cow or a deer
surly	adj: bad-tempered, unfriendly, or rude in manner; gruff and curt in behavior or speech; displaying a hostile or confrontational attitude
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
hippopotamus	n: (also “hippo”) a large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, with a bulky, rounded body, short legs, and large head and mouth, which inhabits rivers and lakes and is known for its aggressive behavior and territorial nature
rhinoceros	n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
bison	n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
grizzly	n: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
bull	n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
menace	n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or 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
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
expend	v: to use or spend time, money, energy, etc.
gait	n: a person’s manner of walking, running, or moving on foot; a particular pattern or style of movement or locomotion
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
immense	adj: extremely large or great
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
pierce	v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
multitude	n: a large number of things or people
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
worm	n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
metamorphosis	n: a profound or dramatic change in form, structure, or condition; a transformation; the process by which an animal or insect undergoes a physical transformation, such as growth, development, or maturation
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
groundwater	n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock
entomb	v: to place or bury a person or object in a tomb or grave; to trap or enclose someone or something within a confined space
sediment	n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
epoch	n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
everlasting	adj: lasting forever or indefinitely; eternal or infinite in duration, also used to describe something unchanging, constant, or enduring
unchanging	adj: not changing or subject to change; constant
equilibrium	n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
hegemony	n: the dominance or influence of one group, country, or ideology over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural domains
snuff	n: finely ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose as a form of tobacco use; a type of scented tobacco that is often used for aromatic purposes in candles or incense; (verb) to extinguish or put out
fiery	adj: very intense; like or suggestive of fire
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
sentient	adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
primate	n: any mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
ravishing	adj: exceptionally attractive, beautiful, or captivating; extremely pleasing or delightful to the senses
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
metalwork	n: the art or craft of working with metals, particularly in a decorative or functional context; objects produced through metalworking techniques
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
peripatetic	adj: involving or characterized by traveling from place to place, especially as a job or a way of life; always on the move
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
tread	v: to step or walk on something
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
asteroid	n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
perturbation	n: a state of anxiety, confusion, or disturbance; a deviation or disruption from the normal or expected state
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
pivotal	adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
calamity	n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
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
innumerable	adj: too many to be counted
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
shrew	n: a small, fast-moving rodent with a pointed snout and small eyes and ears; (an offensive word) an angry unpleasant woman
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
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
bestride	v: (also “bestraddle”) to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something; to span or cover
gurgle	v: to make the sound of liquid flowing or bubbles popping; to speak in a gurgling or incoherent manner; (noun) a bubbling or gurgling sound produced by liquid flowing or moving in a manner that creates a repetitive, water-like sound
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
identical	adj: being the exact same one
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
pesky	adj: causing annoyance, irritation, or trouble; persistent in a vexing or troublesome manner
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
dragonfly	n: a slender-bodied non-stinging insect having two pairs of large transparent wings that are outspread at rest
wingspan	n: the distance between the tips of a bird’s wings when fully extended and in flight; often used to describe the size or scope of something, particularly about physical objects or structures
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
precarious	adj: not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
broad	adj: very wide; general
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous