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Word	Meaning	Advanced
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
astronomer	n: a physicist who studies astronomy
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
nuke	v: (derived from “nuclear”) to attack or destroy a place or target with a nuclear weapon; to cook food in a microwave oven; (noun) a nuclear weapon, such as a nuclear bomb or missile
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
coastline	n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
centigrade	n: a system of temperature measurement in which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees; also known as the Celsius scale
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
retinue	n: a group of attendants or followers who accompany an important person, such as a monarch or dignitary; an entourage of assistants and supporters
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
nebula	n: a cloud of gas and dust in space, visible in the night sky, typically as a diffuse light source
supernova	n: a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs in some stars, resulting in an extremely bright, short-lived object that later fades into a supernova remnant
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
remnant	n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
smudge	n: a blurry or dirty mark or stain left by rubbing or smearing something; also, a bundle of material, such as sage or incense, that is burned to produce smoke for purification or ritual purposes
light-year	n: a unit of distance used in astronomy to represent the distance that light travels in a year, which is equal to about 9.46 trillion kilometers or 5.88 trillion miles
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
scant	adj: barely sufficient or adequate; lacking in quantity or amount
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
fusion	n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
amorphous	adj: without a definite or clear shape or form; lacking a specific structure or organization; shapeless or formless
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
subtract	v: to take away or deduct a quantity or amount from a total; to remove or eliminate something from a larger whole
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
irregular	adj: not having an even or balanced shape or arrangement; contrary to the usual rule, accepted order, or what is expected
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
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
ouroboros	n: a symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its tail, representing cyclicality, infinity, or self-sufficiency
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
unite	v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
nucleus	n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom
react	v: to take action in response to something
gravitational	adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another)
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
synthesis	n: the combination of components or elements to form a more complex whole; the creation of something new through combining parts or elements
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
sway	v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something
unify	v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
gastronomy	n: the art or science of preparing and serving good food; the study of food and its relationship to culture and society
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
hazard	n: something dangerous and likely to cause damage
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
spatial	adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
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
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
zillion	n: an extremely large, indefinite number; a hyperbolic term used in informal language to describe a large or exaggerated quantity
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
immense	adj: extremely large or great
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
midway	adv: in the middle of a process or journey; halfway between two points or stages
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
geometric	adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids)
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
proton	n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
engender	v: to make a feeling or situation exist; to cause or give rise to
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
efface	v: to erase or obliterate something completely; to make something disappear or become less prominent
paperback	n: a book that is bound in paper covers, often a less expensive or more portable alternative to a hardcover book
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
gratification	n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
modification	n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
physique	n: the form, structure, and composition of a person’s body, especially concerning their physique or health; the body’s physical abilities or limitations
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
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
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
fanatic	adj: characterized by excessive enthusiasm or zeal; displaying irrational or extreme devotion to a cause, ideology, or person, often to the point of intolerance or extremism
weirdo	n: a person who looks strange and behaves strangely
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
misadventure	n: an unfortunate incident or an accident, especially one that results in harm or injury
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
fine-grained	adj: characterized by having a small or fine grain or texture; detailed or intricate; involving or requiring careful attention to small details or distinctions
relinquish	v: to give up power, control, or possession
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
poster	n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it
premature	adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
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
untidy	adj: not neat or organized; messy; lacking order or tidiness in appearance or arrangement
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
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
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
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
stupendous	adj: extremely impressive, astonishing, or remarkable; of a size or degree that is difficult to comprehend or imagine
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
mindful	adj: being conscious or aware of something; paying close attention to what is happening; being focused and attentive in the present moment
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
schematic	adj: relating to or in the form of a scheme or diagram; showing the structure or organization of something
timelapse	n: a technique in photography or cinematography where a series of images or frames are taken at set intervals and then played back at a faster speed to create the illusion of time moving quickly
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
vapor	n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air
unthinkingly	adv: without careful thought or consideration; reflexively or automatically; in a manner that lacks mindfulness or awareness
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
demise	n: death or the end of something
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
plaque	n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
vignette	n: a brief or short descriptive account, episode, or story that focuses on a particular moment, person, or object; a small decorative design or illustration
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
sterile	adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing
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
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
afar	adv: at or to a great distance; far away
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
abrupt	adj: sudden and unexpected
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
eruption	n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
continental	adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses)
landmass	n: a large area of land, especially one that is distinct from surrounding areas by its topography, geology, or biota
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
wane	v: to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
sliver	n: a small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often characterized by its length or its sharpness or thinness; a small portion or amount of something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a trace or a hint of something
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
ominous	adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
metallic	adj: relating to or resembling metal; having a shiny, silvery, or reflective quality; characterized by strength, durability, or toughness
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
extraterrestrial	adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
alteration	n: a change or modification made to something, often resulting in a different state or condition; the act or process of changing or making adjustments to something
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
elapse	v: to pass or go by, especially about time; to slip away unnoticed
vigil	n: a period of wakefulness maintained for any reason, typically for prayer, meditation, or watchkeeping; a period of observation or surveillance, especially for security or safety reasons
hypothesis	n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate
spasm	n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity
foreclose	v: to take legal action to repossess or seize property, particularly a mortgaged property, due to non-payment of debts or obligations
biosphere	n: the part of the Earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
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
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
oasis	n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
humane	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering
far-seeing	adj: having the ability to envision or anticipate future events or developments; marked by foresight or long-range planning
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound