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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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breeze | n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing | |
savannah | n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
periscope | n: a device that uses mirrors to allow a person to see objects that are not in their direct line of sight, often used on submarines or military vehicles | |
sniff | v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath | |
odor | n: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
musky | adj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
herd | n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock | |
matriarch | n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group | |
versatile | adj: able to do many things in different fields; having many talents | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
olfactory | adj: relating to the sense of smell; connected with the perception of odors or scents | |
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 | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
occasional | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
mammal | n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body | |
vent | n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion | |
vomeronasal | adj: relating to a specialized sense organ in certain animals, such as reptiles and mammals, that detects pheromones and other chemical signals related to social behaviors and reproductive activities | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
lookout | n: a person or group of people who are responsible for watching for danger or other potential threats and warning others of their presence | |
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 | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
tusk | n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
dexterous | adj: skilled or proficient in using the hands or body; nimble, clever, or deft | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
agile | adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
appendage | n: a part attached to the main body or structure, often with a specific function or purpose; a limb or other body part that projects outward from the main body | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
maneuver | n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
pesky | adj: causing annoyance, irritation, or trouble; persistent in a vexing or troublesome manner | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
bellows | n: a device consisting of a bag or chamber with flexible sides that is expanded and contracted to draw in air through a valve and then force it out through a tube; a device used to blow air into a fire to make it burn more intensely | |
infrasonic | adj: relating to sound waves below the range of human hearing, typically below 20 Hz | |
rumble | v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound | |
temporal | adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity | |
gland | n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | |
uneasy | adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
trumpet | n: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone; (verb) to announce or praise loudly or publicly | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
apprehension | n: the act of apprehending or arresting someone; a feeling of anxiety, worry, or uncertainty about something that may happen in the future; understanding or comprehension of something, particularly a complex or abstract concept or idea | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
counterpart | n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing | |
reunion | n: a social occasion or party for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time; the act of coming together again | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
await | v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
muck | n: dense, wet, and dirty matter or waste, often found in soil or on the ground; animal waste | |
snorkel | n: a tube-like device used for breathing underwater, with one end in the mouth and the other above the surface of the water | |
submerge | v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely | |
contented | adj: feeling or expressing satisfaction and happiness with one’s situation, life, or accomplishments; happy and at peace |