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Word	Meaning	Advanced
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
impersonation	n: the act of deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else, often for comedic or deceptive purposes
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
wildcat	n: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long, slim body, short legs, and a long, bushy tail that is native to North and Central America and Eurasia; a risky or unproven venture
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
shrimp	n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
shorebird	n: a bird that visits the seashore
otter	n: a semiaquatic mammal with a sleek, streamlined body, short legs, webbed feet, and dense, soft fur, found in and around freshwater and coastal areas
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
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)
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
unproductive	adj: not producing or able to produce very much or desired results
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
poacher	n: a person who catches and kills birds, animals, or fish illegally
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
offset	v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid