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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
thunder | n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
demoness | n: a female demon, a supernatural being often portrayed as evil, hateful, or dangerous; a wicked or mischievous woman | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
fiery | adj: very intense; like or suggestive of fire | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
erosion | n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water | |
gape | n: an act of opening the mouth wide, often as a sign of surprise, wonder, or boredom; a wide opening or gap in something, especially in a physical object or landscape; (verb) to open one’s mouth wide, often as a result of surprise, shock, or amazement | |
tense | adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
seawall | n: a barrier or structure made of concrete, stone, or other materials that are built along the coastline or riverbanks to protect against erosion, flooding, or waves; a structure that separates the water from the land and helps to preserve the shoreline | |
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 | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
limp | adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot | |
seaweed | n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
ambassador | n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
reintroduce | v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
decorate | v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc | |
seashell | n: a type of shell that once housed a mollusk, typically found on beaches or in shallow water | |
uncommon | adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare | |
lagoon | n: a shallow stretch of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbanks or coral reefs; a small saltwater lake near a sea or an ocean | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
seafarer | n: a person who works at sea, especially on a merchant ship or a navy vessel; a person who is experienced in sailing or navigating on the sea | |
adorn | v: to make something or somebody more attractive or beautiful | |
handicraft | n: a skill or trade that involves making things by hand, often using traditional methods and materials, which include activities such as woodworking, sewing, pottery, and weaving | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
calamity | n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
seashore | n: the area where land meets the sea, often characterized by sand, rocks, cliffs, and shore flora and fauna | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
announcement | n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
huddle | v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
submerge | v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely | |
vegetation | n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
saline | adj: containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
regress | v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate | |
groundwater | n: water that is present beneath the surface of the ground, especially in soil or in pores and crevices in rock | |
saltiness | n: the quality or state of being salty | |
dispense | v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
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 | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
predecessor | n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
adamant | adj: having a very strong determination to do something and refusing to be influenced or persuaded; (noun) a legendary rock that is very hard and impossible to crush | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity |