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Word	Meaning	Advanced
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
hand-picked	adj: selected carefully or personally by a particular individual; chosen according to carefully defined criteria or standards
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
nestle	v: to settle comfortably or cozily into a place
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
icy	adj: covered with ice or frost; very cold; lacking warmth or friendliness
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
terra	n: a Latin word meaning earth or land, often used in scientific or technical contexts to refer to the planet itself or the soil or ground of a particular area
nova	n: a star that suddenly becomes brighter, typically because of an explosion in its interior; a sudden increase or burst of activity or growth
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
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
fur	n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
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
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
pony	n: a small horse
state-of-the-art	adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
sledge	n: a large, heavy vehicle with runners used on snow or ice to transport goods or people; a heavy hammer with a long handle used for shattering rock or concrete
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
laborious	adj: requiring a lot of effort and time to complete; characterized by tedious or difficult work
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
uncharted	adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
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
frostbite	n: a medical condition that occurs when the skin and underlying tissue freeze due to exposure to extremely cold temperatures, resulting in damage or loss of tissue and, in severe cases, amputation
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
exhaustion	n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
rendezvous	n: a meeting or appointment that has been arranged beforehand; a gathering of people in a pre-arranged location
mishap	n: an unfortunate or unlucky accident or incident, often resulting in injury or damage
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
divergent	adj: different or becoming different from another or a standard; tending to move apart in different directions