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Word	Meaning	Advanced
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
battleship	n: a large, heavily armed warship that is designed to engage in naval warfare
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
firefight	n: a struggle to extinguish a fire; a military engagement in which small arms and other weapons are used
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
plank	n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
morale	n: the emotional or mental state of a person or group, especially in relation to confidence, enthusiasm, and determination
torpedo	n: a weapon that is designed to be launched from a ship, submarine, or aircraft and that is propelled through the water by a motor
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
hull	n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
retiring	adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved
serviceable	adj: fit for use or suitable for a particular purpose
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
sidekick	n: a person who is closely associated with and supports another person, especially in a work or professional capacity; a person who is a close and loyal companion
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
neolithic	adj: (also called New Stone Age) the period of human history that followed the end of the last ice age and that is characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
horde	n: a large group of people or animals, especially one that is chaotic or uncontrolled
rodent	n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail
wildcat	n: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long, slim body, short legs, and a long, bushy tail that is native to North and Central America and Eurasia; a risky or unproven venture
carnivorous	adj: feeding on the flesh of other animals
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
granary	n: a storehouse or other building where grain is kept; a place where grain is grown
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
mealtime	n: the time when you eat a meal
likewise	adv: in the same way
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
Mediterranean	n: the sea encircled by southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia
vermin	n: small animals, such as rats and mice, that are considered to be harmful
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
gnaw	v: to bite or chew on something persistently or nervously; to wear away at something gradually
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
trot	v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
dispatch	v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information
venomous	adj: extremely poisonous or injurious; containing or producing venom; marked by deep ill will
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever
fresco	n: a painting technique in which water and pigment are applied to wet plaster, producing a durable and luminous image
hieroglyph	n: a writing system using picture symbols, such as the one used in ancient Egypt
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
mummify	v: to embalm and preserve the body of a deceased person, especially in ancient Egypt
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
ornate	adj: elaborately or excessively decorated
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
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
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
docile	adj: easily controlled or managed, or willing to be led or instructed
alter	v: to cause to change or make different