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Word	Meaning	Advanced
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
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
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
epiphany	n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
gnaw	v: to bite or chew on something persistently or nervously; to wear away at something gradually
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
fanciful	adj: characterized by or involving imaginative and unrealistic ideas or concepts; existing or perceived only in the imagination
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
aquifer	n: an underground layer of rock, sand, or Earth that can take in and hold water
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
spook	v: to frighten or scare, and often provoke into violent action; (noun) someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; ghost
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
disinterest	n: lack of interest, concern, or involvement in a particular matter; impartiality or neutrality
silent	adj: without any or little sound
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
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
alligator	n: a large semiaquatic reptile with a long tail, powerful jaws, and rough skin, native to the Americas and China
cuddle	v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
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
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
backpedal	v: to move the petals backward on a bicycle; to change someone’s previous action or opinion
sodden	adj: soaked or saturated with liquid, usually water; thoroughly wet, often to the point of being heavy, limp, or difficult to manage; lacking firmness or resilience
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
interspecies	adj: occurring between or involving different species; pertaining to interactions between different species
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
watershed	n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins
prothonotary	n: a high-ranking clerk, typically found in certain legal or ecclesiastical organizations, responsible for recording and maintaining official documents
warble	v: (of a bird) to sing, particularly with an unstable high voice
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
sod	n: a section of grass-covered surface soil held together by matted roots; a piece of turf or the layer of soil and grass cut and used to establish a new lawn or repair an existing one; a derogatory term for a person, often used to express annoyance or contempt
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
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
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
abound	v: to exist in large numbers or quantities
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
latent	adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
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
cypress	n: a tall, conical-shaped evergreen tree with small, needle-like leaves and small cones, often used in landscaping and as ornamental trees
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
affirmation	n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
corkscrew	n: a twisting device used for opening bottles or jars with a cork or other stopper, typically consisting of a spiral metal rod attached to a handle
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
downpour	n: a heavy rain that often starts suddenly
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
westward	adj: directed or going towards the west; located in the west; moving or facing towards the west
topography	n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features
slew	v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
emerald	adj: having a deep, rich green color, like that of an emerald gemstone
gem	n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing
estuary	n: a place where a river meets the sea, typically where the fresh and saltwater mix
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
polluted	adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
dredge	v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process
intrinsically	adv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
florid	adj: decorated with elaborate designs or ornamentation; overly ornate or showy
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
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)
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
sugarcane	n: a tall, tropical grass that is grown for its sweet, juice-filled stalks, which are used to make sugar and other products
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
exceedingly	adv: to an extreme degree
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
kite	n: a toy made of a light frame covered with cloth or plastic and joined to a long string that you fly in the air
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
gastropod	n: a class of mollusk that typically have a coiled or spiral shell, including snails, slugs, and whelks
dike	n: a wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding; a barrier made of earth, stone, or concrete; a narrow channel cut into rock or soil by erosion
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
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
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
waist	n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
dusk	n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight
narrate	v: to tell a story or give an account of events, often in a chronological or logical sequence; to provide a voiceover or commentary for a film or other media
cattail	n: a tall, reed-like aquatic plant with long, flat leaves and cylindrical spikes at the top, commonly found in marshy areas
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
beeline	n: a straight, direct route taken with or as if with the intentions of a bee flying to its hive or a source of nectar or pollen
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
sunburn	n: a painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
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
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
apex	n: the highest point or tip of something
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
keystone	n: the central stone at the top of an arch, which holds all other stones in place
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
rebound	v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched
drawdown	n: the reduction or depletion of a resource, such as water, as a result of extraction or use; the act of withdrawing funds from an account or asset, typically associated with investment or borrowing
tactile	adj: relating to the sense of touch; tangible or perceptible through the sense of touch
feeder	n: an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening; a device or system that supplies something to a particular recipient or process
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
immovable	adj: firmly fixed in place; unable to be moved or changed easily; unyielding or inflexible
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
appraisal	n: an evaluation or assessment of the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
undertaking	n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
hire	v: to give somebody a job
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
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
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
emblem	n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
swampy	adj: characterized by marshes, bogs, or other wetlands that are often overgrown with dense vegetation
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
prod	v: to poke or jab with a pointed object, often to urge or encourage movement or action; to provoke or stimulate someone to take action or respond in a particular way