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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
centigrade	n: a system of temperature measurement in which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees; also known as the Celsius scale
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
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
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
puffy	adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas;
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
sausage	n: a type of meat product usually made from pork, beef, or poultry, chopped into small pieces, put in a long tube of skin, then cooked or served cold in thin slices
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
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
battleground	n: a place where a battle is fought
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
underneath	adv: under or below something else
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
ordeal	n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience
yak	v: to talk at length, often without a particular purpose or direction; (noun) a long-haired bovine mammal native to central Asia that is often domesticated and used for its meat, milk, and wool
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
sickness	n: the state of being ill or unhealthy; a physical or mental condition characterized by symptoms of discomfort or disease; the general term for any illness or medical condition
cleanup	n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
mountaineer	n: a person who climbs or explores mountains as a hobby or profession; someone skilled in or experienced with mountain climbing or outdoor activities in mountainous regions
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
debrief	v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
tactical	adj: relating to or constituting actions, plans, or strategies designed to achieve a particular purpose, especially an aggressive or political purpose; characterized by calculated planning, organization, and effectiveness
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
populate	v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do