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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
pristine | adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination | |
paradise | n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
coral | n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry | |
atoll | n: a ring-shaped coral reef or a chain of coral islands and reefs surrounding a central lagoon, typically formed by the subsidence of a volcanic island over time, leaving only the coral reefs visible above the water surface | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
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 | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
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 | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
regrow | v: to grow back or regenerate after being cut or removed, such as cells or tissues in the body, or plants and vegetation | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
passport | n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel | |
visa | n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
tread | v: to step or walk on something | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface |