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Word	Meaning	Advanced
silent	adj: without any or little sound
canary	n: a small, typically yellow songbird that is often kept as a pet or used to denote the presence of gas or other hazards in a mine
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
meadowlark	n: a type of bird found in North America, known for its distinctively beautiful and melodic song
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
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
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
imbue	v: to inspire or permeate something or someone with a particular feeling or quality; to saturate or fill something with a specific color, taste, or smell
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
primordial	adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
extemporaneous	adj: done or spoken without preparation; improvisational; spontaneous; performed or delivered in the moment
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
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.
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
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
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
duplicity	n: deceitfulness or double-dealing; the act of feigning one’s feelings, intentions, or beliefs to deceive others
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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
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
primarily	adv: mainly
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
facto	adj: of or relating to facts; done in reality; actually existing or occurring
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.
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
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
mercury	n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun
toxify	v: to render something or someone toxic, poisonous, or harmful, often through exposure to pollution, chemicals, or other noxious substances
downwind	adv: in the direction that the wind is blowing, particularly about the adverse effects that the wind may carry
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
scuttle	v: to run or move quickly with short, hurried steps; to deliberately sink a ship by creating holes or damage in its hull; to abandon or destroy a plan or project; (noun) a metal container with a handle and a lid, typically used for carrying coal or other materials; a small hatch or opening in a ship’s deck or side
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
endgame	n: the final stage or outcome of a long and complex process or sequence of events, especially one that involves a struggle or competition
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
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
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
fountainhead	n: a source or origin of something, particularly a principle, idea, or belief; the original or primary location of a water source, such as a spring or large well
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
lug	v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
cradle	n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
equitably	adv: in a just, fair, and impartial manner; without showing favoritism or bias towards any particular individual or group
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
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
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
Alzheimer	n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
nit	n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
hegemony	n: the dominance or influence of one group, country, or ideology over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural domains
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
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sheikh	n: a title given to the leader or ruler of an Arab tribe, village, or Islamic community, commonly used in the Arabian Peninsula and some other parts of the Middle East
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
outperform	v: to be or do something compared to others of a similar type
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
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
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
phosphorus	n: a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15 that is a non-metallic, highly reactive, and luminescent element
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
copper	n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity
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
eyesight	n: the ability to see; visual acuity or sharpness
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
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
bismuth	n: a chemical element with the symbol Bi on the periodic table, known for its crystalline structure and distinctive rainbow-like colors on its surface when oxidized, used in some medications and cosmetics
antimony	n: a chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51, often used in alloys, flame retardants, and medicines
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
recyclability	n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm
nylon	n: a synthetic material used for making clothes, ropes, brushes, etc.
polyolefin	n: A type of polymer produced from a simple olefin (also known as an alkene with the general formula CnH2n) as a monomer
thermoplastic	adj: relating to a material that becomes pliable or moldable when heated and solidifies when cooled, thereby allowing it to be reshaped repeatedly
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
meadow	n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
lumberjack	n: a person who works in the logging industry, specifically in felling, cutting, and transporting trees
olympiad	n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years
karma	n: a concept that originated in Hinduism and Buddhism and referred to the idea that a person’s actions in the present moment will affect their future experiences and circumstances
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
affectionate	adj: showing fondness, love, or affection towards someone or something; expressing care and tenderness in gestures, words, or actions toward others
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
proprietor	n: a person who owns and runs a business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
tobacco	n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
secondhand	adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else
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
gyre	n: a circular or spiral motion, particularly a vortex or large-scale system of rotating ocean currents
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
poetics	n: the study or practice of literary composition, including the use of language, imagery, and other creative elements to create works of poetry or literature
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
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
nitrogen	n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
accrue	v: (of a benefit or sum of money) to increase or accumulate in number or amount over a period of time
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
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
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
lexicon	n: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
disgorge	v: to forcefully expel or release something, especially in large amounts; to vomit; to empty or eject the contents of something
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
crick	n: sharp pain or stiffness in the neck or back that typically results from a sudden twisting or wrenching movement
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
precondition	n: a necessary condition or requirement that must be met for something else to happen or be possible
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
artifice	n: a clever or cunning trick or strategy used to deceive or manipulate others; a clever or skillful device or technique, often with an artistic or creative aspect
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
cork	n: a type of light and buoyant material that comes from the bark of the cork oak tree often used as a stopper for bottles or as a material for insulation or flooring; (verb) to close or seal something with a cork or similar stopper
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
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
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
biodegrade	v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
polyester	n: a synthetic fabric consisting of polymers typically derived from petroleum, characterized by its durability, wrinkle resistance, and easy-care properties
sole	adj: only one of its kind; being the only existing or available one; (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot
purify	v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it
revitalization	n: the process of giving new life or energy to something
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
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
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)
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
memorandum	n: a written message or communication that serves as a reminder or to convey information or instructions to someone, often used in a business or official context
madam	n: a term of polite address or title used to address a woman, particularly one in a position of authority or respect
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
intercede	v: to intervene or mediate in a dispute, conflict, or situation on behalf of others; to act as an intermediary or go-between to help or reconcile conflicting parties
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
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
hydrology	n: the scientific study of water, including its properties, distribution, and movement on and beneath the Earth’s surface, and its interaction with the environment
biota	n: all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, in a particular region or ecosystem
apartment	n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
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.
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
restoration	n: the act or process of restoring or returning something to its original or former state; a renewal or revitalization of something that has been damaged or lost
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
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside