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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
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
beet	n: a thick, fleshy, edible root vegetable typically having a dark red or purplish color; a plant of the goosefoot family that produces this vegetable
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
hue	n: the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
intrepid	adj: courageous and not afraid of danger or difficulties
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
variance	n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
melanin	n: a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals, responsible for the color and tone of these features
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
pheomelanin	n: a type of melanin pigment found in humans and other animals that is responsible for red and yellow coloration in hair, skin, and other tissues, sometimes associated with increased susceptibility to skin damage and cancer
freckle	n: a small, pigmented spot on the skin, typically of the face that is caused by exposure to sunlight
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
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
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
equator	n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles)
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
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
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
melanoma	n: a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce pigment, usually occurring on sun-exposed skin areas
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
sunscreen	n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays
onslaught	n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
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
receptor	n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way
rhodopsin	n: a light-sensitive protein found in the retina of the eye, responsible for vision in low-light conditions
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
tan	v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
westward	adj: directed or going towards the west; located in the west; moving or facing towards the west
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
vitamin	n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
magnesium	n: a silvery-white metal with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, which is the eighth-most abundant element in the Earth’s crust and is used in the production of various alloys, as well as in biomedical research and as an important nutrient for plants and animals
phosphate	n: a chemical compound made up of phosphorus (= a chemical element with the symbol P) and oxygen (= a chemical element with the symbol O), often used in fertilizers, detergents, and other industrial processes
zinc	n: a metallic element that is found in small amounts in the earth’s crust and is used in the manufacture of brass and alloys, and is required to maintain human’s health
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
rickets	n: a childhood disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, characterized by weak or deformed bones
deficiency	n: the state of lack, or not having enough of, something that is essential
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
palette	n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
increasingly	adv: more and more
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels