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Word	Meaning	Advanced
riverine	adj: relating to, inhabiting, or characteristic of a river or rivers; located or occurring along the banks or within the vicinity of a river
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
infest	v: to swarm or overrun with a large number of something undesirable, such as pests or parasites
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
hamper	v: to hinder or impede the progress or movement of something or someone; to prevent or limit the functioning or effectiveness of something or someone; to obstruct or block access to something
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
inflated	adj: swollen or blown up, especially with air or gas; excessively or unreasonably high
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
showy	adj: attracting attention due to being bright, flashy, or ostentatious; tending to be more concerned with appearance or showmanship than with substance or quality
lavender	n: a fragrant herb of the mint family, typically having purple or blue flowers, sometimes used for its soothing scent in aromatherapy or as a flavoring in cooking and baking
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
hyacinth	n: (also “jacinth”) a fragrant flowering plant with clustered flowers that grow on a tall, spiky stem, typically in shades of blue, purple, or pink
botanical	adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
restraint	n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement
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
annul	v: to make something legally or officially invalid
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
gossip	n: conversation or discussion about other people’s personal affairs, often of a trivial or idle nature involving sharing rumors, hearsay, or speculation about the lives of others
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
relocate	v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
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
arresting	adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something
hem	n: the edge or border of a piece of cloth, typically sewn to prevent fraying or unraveling; a small margin or border around something; (verb) to fold the edge of a piece of fabric and sew it down to create a neat and secure finish
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
fisherfolk	n: people who engage in fishing for subsistence or commercial purposes, particularly in coastal regions or inland water bodies
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
weed	n: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants
infestation	n: the presence or invasion of a large number of harmful or undesirable pests, parasites, or microorganisms in a specific area or host
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
predominantly	adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
tableware	n: dishes, utensils, and other items used for serving and eating food or drink, including plates, bowls, cups, glasses, silverware, and serving pieces such as platters or trays
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted