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Word	Meaning	Advanced
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
tardigrade	n: a microscopic, water-dwelling animal that is known for its resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions
chubby	adj: having a plump or rounded body shape, often used to describe children or pets
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
biochemical	adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
anhydrobiosis	n: a state of suspended animation or extreme desiccation in certain organisms where they can withstand prolonged periods of extreme dryness, appearing dead, and then revive when provided with water
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
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
archaea	n: a group of single-celled microorganisms distinguished from bacteria by their unique cell wall structure and biochemical characteristics, which are found in extreme environments such as hot springs and salt flats
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
replace	v: to take the place of something
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
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
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
hydrate	v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
erroneous	adj: containing errors; mistaken or incorrect; based on faulty reasoning or information
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
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
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
hardy	adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
biome	n: a major ecological community characterized by particular plant and animal species adapted to a specific climate and geographic region, such as desert, tundra, or rainforest
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
moss	n: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks
lichen	n: a composite organism consisting of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
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
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
hospitable	adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests