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Word	Meaning	Advanced
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
ethnography	n: the study of social groups and cultures, often conducted through observation, interviews, and analysis of primary sources; a written account of such a study
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
bitter	adj: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; characterized by strong feelings of resentment, disappointment, or cynicism
jaguar	n: a large animal of the cat family that has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots, mainly found in parts of Central and South America
shaman	n: a person who is regarded as having access to the spirit world and who typically acts as a healer or intermediary between spirits and humans in certain cultures and traditions
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
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
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
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
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
rite	n: a formal or ceremonial act or set of acts performed in a traditional or prescribed way; a religious or spiritual ceremony or practice
inexorable	adj: describing a process or situation that is impossible to stop, prevent, or change; relentless, unyielding, or unstoppable in force or effect
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
cadence	n: the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds or words, especially in relation to music or speech; the rhythmic or periodic movement or progression of something
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
voodoo	n: a religion or set of spiritual beliefs and practices that originated in West Africa and the Caribbean, characterized by the worship of spirits, ritual dance, and the use of talismans and charms; also used to describe something mysterious, inexplicable, or magical
acolyte	n: an assistant or follower who performs minor tasks or assists a person of higher status, often in religious or ceremonial contexts; a devoted supporter or disciple
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
Andean	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Andes mountain range, which spans several South American countries, such as Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
caravanserai	n: a type of inn or lodging house, historically found along trade routes in the Middle East and Central Asia, used as a place for travelers to rest and trade goods
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
yak	v: to talk at length, often without a particular purpose or direction; (noun) a long-haired bovine mammal native to central Asia that is often domesticated and used for its meat, milk, and wool
herder	n: a person who takes care of and manages a herd of livestock, such as cows, sheep, or goats
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
orient	v: to position or adjust someone or something for a particular purpose; (noun) the countries of Asia
myriad	adj: a very large number
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
biosphere	n: the part of the Earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
ethnology	n: an academic field that compares and analyzes the characteristics of different peoples and the relationships between them
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
inquisitive	adj: curious and interested in learning or finding out about things; questioning or prying into matters that are not one’s concern; curious or nosy
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
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
scarcely	adv: hardly or almost not; only just
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
watershed	n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
lone	adj: solitary or single
silent	adj: without any or little sound
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
syllable	n: a single unit of spoken language more significant than a phoneme containing a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
Cantonese	n: a dialect of Chinese spoken in and around the city of Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China, as well as by many overseas Chinese communities;
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
anaconda	n: a large non-venomous snake found in South America, known for its impressive size and ability to constrict its prey
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
exogamy	n: the custom or practice of marrying outside of one’s own social, cultural, or ethnic group; the requirement or preference for individuals to marry someone from a different lineage or community
intermarriage	n: the act or practice of marrying someone from a different racial, ethnic, social, or religious group; the union or marriage between individuals from different backgrounds or communities
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
glossy	adj: having a smooth, shiny surface or finish; characterized by an attractive, polished appearance; often used to describe photographs or printed materials with a high-quality finish
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
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
spear	n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
genealogy	n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
perspicacious	adj: having a keen insight or understanding; mentally sharp; perceptive; characterized by the ability to discern and understand things clearly
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
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
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
zombie	n: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
metaphysics	n: the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature and the first principles of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
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
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
distillation	n: the process of purifying or separating components from a liquid mixture by heating and cooling, typically by using a distillation apparatus; the concentration or essence of something
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
momentary	adj: lasting for only a brief moment or an extremely short period of time; occurring momentarily
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
possessed	adj: controlled or influenced by a strong emotion or belief
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
trance	n: a state of altered consciousness in which a person may seem to be asleep or unconscious but, in reality, is highly responsive to suggestion; a state of being deeply absorbed in thought or feeling, often characterized by a heightened awareness of one’s surroundings and emotions
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
ember	n: a small piece of smoking wood or coal that remains after a fire has died out; a spark or glowing fragment that remains after something has been consumed or destroyed
impunity	n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
excitation	n: the state of being excited or stimulated; the process of producing an excited or stimulated state in something
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
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
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
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
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
gestation	n: the state of being pregnant; the period during which an embryo or fetus develops, usually about 280 days in humans
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
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
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
bathe	v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
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
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
canard	n: a false or baseless rumor, story, or piece of information; a deliberately misleading or deceptive statement or report; the French word for “duck”
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
savage	adj: extremely wild, ferocious, or uncivilized
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
malaria	n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
mystique	n: an air of secrecy, intrigue, or mystery surrounding something or someone; a sense of fascination or aura of inexplicable attraction
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
abode	n: a place where one lives; a dwelling; a house, or other shelters
ore	n: a naturally occurring mineral or rock from which a valuable substance, typically a metal, can be extracted through mining or other extraction methods
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
crooked	adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
cannibal	n: a person who eats the flesh or internal organs of other human beings, especially as a cultural or ritual practice
dwell	v: to live or reside in a particular place; to think, speak, or write at length on a particular subject; to linger or remain as if unwilling to leave
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
ayahuasca	n: a psychoactive brew or infusion made from a combination of plant-based ingredients, traditionally used by indigenous people in the Amazon region of South America for spiritual and healing purposes, which contains the psychedelic compound DMT (dimethyltryptamine) and is often consumed as part of a ritual or ceremony
psychoactive	adj: producing an effect on mental processes, such as mood, perception, or behavior; capable of affecting the mind or emotions
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
sheer	adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent
pharmacology	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study of drugs and their effects on the body, including their properties, uses, and interactions with other substances
elaboration	n: the act of adding more details, information, or explanation to something; the development or expansion of an idea, plan, or project
liana	n: a long-stemmed, woody vine that trails or climbs by attaching itself to trees or other structures for support, typically found in tropical rainforests
harmaline	n: a naturally occurring compound derived from plants of the harmala genus, known for its psychoactive properties and used in traditional medicine and rituals
hallucinogen	n: a substance that produces hallucinations (i.e., perceptions of things that are not present or real), such as LSD, psilocybin, or mescaline
vine	n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems
hazy	adj: not clear due to a lack of recollection, comprehension, or detail; unsure or perplexed about something
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
tryptophan	n: an essential amino acid commonly found in dietary proteins, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of various biomolecules in living organisms
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
serotonin	n: a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses) involved in, e.g., sleep, emotion, and memory
snuff	n: finely ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose as a form of tobacco use; a type of scented tobacco that is often used for aromatic purposes in candles or incense; (verb) to extinguish or put out
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
baroque	adj: of or relating to an ornate and elaborate style of art, architecture, and music that flourished in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; characterized by a sense of grandeur and drama
landing	n: the act of coming to rest on the ground or another surface after being in flight or jumping; a platform or area of ground where a plane or spacecraft can come to rest
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
distortion	n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted
dissolution	n: the act of breaking up or dissolving something, often referring to a contract, a relationship, or a substance; the process of disintegrating or decomposing over time; the ending or termination of a group or organization
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
psychedelic	adj: relating to or characterized by the use of drugs or the effects that produce altered perceptions, heightened awareness, and vivid imagery; describing art, music, or fashion characterized by bright colors, bold patterns, and unconventional designs
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
classify	v: to categorize or group something according to a system or set of criteria; to assign something to a particular class or category based on its characteristics or properties
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
oral	adj: spoken, rather than written or sung; relating to the mouth or the act of speaking; transmitted by word of mouth
den	n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
monoamine	n: a molecule containing one amine group, especially one that is a neurotransmitter (= a chemical that carries nerve impulses)
oxidant	n: a substance that causes oxidation, or the loss of electrons, in another substance; a reactive molecule or compound that can damage cells and tissues by causing oxidative stress
conjunction	n: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
inhibitor	n: a substance or agent that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction or biological process from occurring at normal rates, often used in medicine or industrial applications to control or regulate various functions or reactions
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
potentiate	v: to increase the effect, likelihood, or power of something, such as a drug or a physiological or biochemical phenomenon
flora	n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole
vascular	adj: of or relating to blood vessels, especially the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body
morphology	n: the study of the form and structure of plants, animals, and other organisms; the study of the alteration of word forms as they change from one part of speech to another
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
biochemical	adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms
euphemism	n: a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
referable	adj: capable of being referred to or attributed to something; suitable for being directed or ascribed to a particular source or cause
taxonomy	n: the classification or scientific study of organisms, including their relationships to each other, based on shared characteristics and traits; a system of organizing and categorizing information in a particular field or subject area
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
stamen	n: the male reproductive organ of a flower, usually consisting of a filament and an anther, which supports the anther, which contains the pollen grains necessary for fertilization
sympathetic	adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
quaint	adj: attractively or charmingly old-fashioned or unusual often used to describe something with a pleasingly unusual or quirky appearance or manner
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
actively	adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination
endorse	v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something
passive	adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
constantly	adv: all the time
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
buggy	n: a small, lightweight car, usually with no roof, especially drawn by a single horse; (adjective) infested with bugs
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
identifiable	adj: capable of being recognized
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
egregious	adj: outstandingly bad or shocking; conspicuously or outrageously bad or reprehensible
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
servitude	n: the state of being a slave or being subject to someone else’s control or domination; a condition of subjugation or subservience
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
silt	n: fine particles of soil, sediment, or rock that are carried and deposited by water, often found at the bottom of bodies of water; a soil or sediment with a high concentration of such particles
freighter	n: a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle used for transporting cargo or goods in bulk
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
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
overland	adj: relating to or traveling across land rather than by sea or air; denoting a trade route or a travel route that takes place over land
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
cadre	n: a group of trained and committed members of an organization or movement
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
ascribe	v: to attribute something to a particular cause or source
instantly	adv: immediately
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
deed	n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
redemption	n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
monochromatic	adj: having only one color or consisting of shades of the same color; lacking in variety or diversity
monotony	n: a situation in which something unchanging and boring
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
chromatic	adj: relating to or characterized by color or colors; pertaining to the complete range of colors; involving changes in pitch or musical tonality
mead	n: an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey and water, often with the addition of spices, fruits, or grains
bland	adj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
amorphous	adj: without a definite or clear shape or form; lacking a specific structure or organization; shapeless or formless
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
multimodal	adj: involving or using several ways of communication or expression
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
neolithic	adj: (also called New Stone Age) the period of human history that followed the end of the last ice age and that is characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
prose	n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
narwhal	n: a medium-sized toothed whale found in Arctic waters, known for its long spiral tusk that is actually a protruding canine tooth
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
sled	n: a vehicle used for traveling over snow or ice, typically consisting of a flat-bottomed frame mounted on runners, sometimes pulled by dogs or horses
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
caribou	n: a large North American deer that is found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
blizzard	n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
trousers	n: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants
defecate	v: to excrete waste material from the body through the anus; to pass feces
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
saliva	n: the clear liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands in the walls of the mouth and throat, helping to lubricate food during chewing and digestion
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
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
ribcage	n: the bony structure in the chest that protects the heart and lungs, composed of twelve pairs of curved bones called ribs that are joined to the spine in the back and the breastbone (sternum) in the front
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
floe	n: a sheet of floating ice detached from a larger glacier or ice sheet
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
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
restitution	n: the act of restoring something that has been lost or stolen to its rightful owner; compensation or reimbursement for loss or damage suffered by someone
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
polemics	n: the art, practice, or study of engaging in controversial debates or arguments; the art of effectively arguing or defending a particular point of view
persuasive	adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
dazzle	v: to cause someone to lose clear vision temporarily, especially from bright light; to amaze or bewilder somebody with your brilliant wit, intellect, beauty, skill, etc.
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
pluralistic	n: a society or system composed of multiple diverse groups or elements
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people