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Word	Meaning	Advanced
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
gland	n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
abdomen	n: the part of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other organs; the posterior part of an insect’s body, typically divided into segments
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
aramid	adj: relating to a type of strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber that is used in the production of protective clothing, bulletproof vests, and other high-strength materials
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
ambient	adj: relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a particular atmosphere or mood, often through sound or lighting
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
mimicry	n: the act or skill of copying the sounds or behavior of a particular person or animal, often to make people laugh
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
wasteful	adj: characterized by excessive or unnecessary use or consumption; using resources or materials inefficiently or inappropriately, resulting in unnecessary waste or expense
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
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
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
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
irregular	adj: not having an even or balanced shape or arrangement; contrary to the usual rule, accepted order, or what is expected
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
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
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
pollen	n: a fine powder substance consisting of microscopic grains produced by plants that facilitate their reproductive process through the process of pollination
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
radiology	n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries
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
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
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
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
hexagon	n: a six-sided polygon with six angles and six sides of equal length
pentagon	n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
weld	v: to join two or more pieces of metal together by heating their edges until they melt and fuse
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
lightweight	adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
superstructure	n: the part of a structure or building that is built on top of the foundation or base; a framework or system that is built on top of something else and supports or enhances it
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
lily	n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
abalone	n: a type of marine mollusk or sea snail that is highly valued for its meat and attractive, iridescent shell, which is often used for decorative or jewelry-making purposes
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
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
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
organism	n: a tiny living thing
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
cardboard	n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
caviar	n: the eggs of sturgeon or other large fish considered a delicacy and used especially in appetizers
graham	n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
equestrian	adj: relating to or involving horses or horse riding
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
worm	n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
sturgeon	n: a large, bony fish with a long, pointed snout and scaleless skin found in the northern hemisphere
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
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
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing 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
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
anaerobic	adj: living or occurring in the absence of oxygen; relating to or involving a process that does not require oxygen
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
biodegrade	v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
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.
wastewater	n: water that contains waste substances from homes, farms, factories, etc.
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
substrate	n: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
roundabout	n: a circuitous or indirect route or path; a traffic circle or rotary used to regulate the flow of traffic
eyesore	n: something unpleasant, unattractive, or offensive to look at, often because it is neglected, run-down, or out of place
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
cedar	n: a type of fragrant, evergreen tree that is known for its reddish-brown wood and its use in furniture, building materials, and as an ornamental plant
cypress	n: a tall, conical-shaped evergreen tree with small, needle-like leaves and small cones, often used in landscaping and as ornamental trees
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
converse	v: to talk informally
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
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.
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
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
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
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
dun	adj: having a dull brownish-gray color, often used to describe the color of certain animals, such as a dun horse; (verb) to repeatedly and insistently demand payment of a debt or money owed
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
moist	adj: slightly wet, a state characterized by the presence of moisture or dampness
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
droplet	n: a small drop of liquid
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
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
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
hydrophilic	adj: having a strong affinity or attraction to water; capable of absorbing or dissolving in water
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
waxy	adj: having a texture or appearance that is similar to wax; smooth and shiny; resistant to water or other liquids
repel	v: to force an attack or attacker to withdraw or retreat
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
spherical	adj: having the shape of a sphere; round, spherical, or ball-shaped in appearance
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
seawater	n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals
arid	adj: lacking in moisture or rainfall; dry and barren; lacking in interest, life, or vitality
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
grill	n: a device used for cooking food by direct exposure to heat, typically a metal rack set over a fire or gas flame, or a part of an oven; (verb) to cook something over or under a grill
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
humid	adj: having a high amount of moisture or water vapor in the air; damp; muggy
condense	v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
identical	adj: being the exact same one
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
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
completion	n: the act or process of finishing something that you are doing or making; the state of being finished
blot	v: to soak up a liquid by using a piece of cloth, paper, etc.; to make a spot or spots onto paper
barren	adj: unable to produce or sustain growth; lacking fertility; unproductive; lacking interest, excitement, or creativity; empty or desolate
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
symbiotic	adj: involving two varieties of animal or plant, each of which supplies the conditions for the other to exist
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
mineralize	v: to convert or incorporate minerals into something, such as water, soil, or organic matter; to transform organic materials into a mineral form, often through natural processes
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
interval	n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause
underutilized	adj: not used as much as is possible or necessary
crystallize	v: to form crystals from a liquid or solution; to become clear or definite in form or structure; to solidify
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
carbonate	n: a carbonic acid salt or ester that contains the anion CO3
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
encrust	v: to cover or coat something with a crust (= hard outer layer), often as a result of an accumulation of materials over time
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
sodium	n: a metallic element that is the most common alkali metal and is used in the production of many chemicals, including soap, glass, and paper
chloride	n: a compound that is formed when the element chlorine is combined with another element, such as sodium, potassium, or calcium, and chloride ions are found in many types of salts and are important for bodily functions such as digestion and fluid balance
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
phosphate	n: a chemical compound made up of phosphorus (= a chemical element with the symbol P) and oxygen (= a chemical element with the symbol O), often used in fertilizers, detergents, and other industrial processes
fertilize	v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well
periodic	adj: happening at regular intervals over a while
lithium	n: a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and used in batteries, alloy production, and medications for bipolar disorder
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
salinity	n: the presence or amount of salt in a substance, especially in water or soil; the measure of the concentration of dissolved salts in a liquid
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
brine	n: a strong solution of salt water used for preserving food, especially meat or fish; saline water found in salt mines or evaporated from seawater
desalination	n: the process of removing salt, especially from seawater
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
flotilla	n: a fleet or group of boats or small vessels typically used for military, naval, or recreational purposes
carpenter	n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects
ablaze	adj: on fire; burning brightly
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
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
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation