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Word	Meaning	Advanced
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
expanse	n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
sewer	n: an underground system of pipes used to carry away sewage and wastewater
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
spew	v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
permafrost	n: a layer of soil that is permanently below freezing, usually in polar regions
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
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
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
buildup	n: the accumulation or increase of something over time
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
typhoon	n: a tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, typically occurring in the western Pacific Ocean
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
landfall	n: the arrival or touching down of a ship, aircraft, or meteor on land after a voyage or journey; the first sighting or approach of land from the sea
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
superstorm	n: an extremely large and powerful storm, typically characterized by high winds, heavy rain or snow, or destructive storm surges
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
vapor	n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air
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
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
funnel	n: a tube or pipe that is wide at the top, sloping sides, narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; a smokestack on a ship or steam engine
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
downpour	n: a heavy rain that often starts suddenly
splash	v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
mudslide	n: a natural disaster in which a large amount of mud, rocks, and debris slide uncontrollably down a steep slope
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
causal	adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
causation	n: the action or relationship between an event or action and its effect or consequence; the explanation for why something happens
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
endemic	adj: (of a disease or other problem) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
lancet	n: a sharp, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions or punctures, typically in medical procedures
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
thaw	v: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
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
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
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
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
subprime	adj: of or relating to financial loans, particularly mortgages, which are made to individuals with poor credit histories or limited income, often associated with higher interest rates and a greater risk of default
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
divest	v: to strip or rid oneself of something; to deprive or dispossess someone of a possession, title, or right
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
powerhouse	n: an electrical generating station; a person, organization, or thing that is extremely successful or influential
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
intermittent	adj: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; stopping and starting periodically; sporadic
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
parity	n: the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or payment
penetration	n: the act or process of penetrating or entering something, often forcefully or with difficulty; the depth or extent to which something has been entered or understood
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
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
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
clunky	adj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
landline	n: a telephone line that transmits and receives signals through a physical wire or cable network, as opposed to a cellular or satellite connection
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
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
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
microcredit	n: small loans, typically less than $50,000, given to individuals or groups, particularly those who lack access to traditional banking services, to start or expand small businesses or other income-generating activities
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
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
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
abolitionist	n: a person who advocates for the abolition (the act of doing away with something) of slavery or some other practice considered unjust
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
ordain	v: to officially declare or establish something with authority or divine power; to confer holy orders upon someone for religious service
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
incumbent	n: a person who currently holds a particular position or job, especially in politics or public office; a duty or obligation that is required as part of a particular role or job
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
singularity	n: (of black holes) a point or region in space-time where the gravitational field is infinite, and matter and energy are infinitely dense; the state, fact, quality, or condition of being one of a kind
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
jitney	n: a small bus or van used for transportation, often operating on a fixed route and charging a low fare
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
corny	adj: overly sentimental or trite; lacking in originality or creativity; trying too hard to be funny or endearing
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
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
kick-start	v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm