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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
overfish | v: to deplete fish populations beyond sustainable levels through excessive or unregulated fishing practices, leading to environmental and economic consequences | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
shellfish | n: water creatures that live in shells, especially one of the types that can be eaten | |
seaweed | n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae | |
aquaculture | n: the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, seaweed, and shellfish for human consumption, as well as for environmental conservation and research purposes | |
aquatic | adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
fjord | n: a long, narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or hills, often with a shallow, rocky shoreline, found especially in Norway | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
overcrowded | adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
pollute | v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
excrete | v: to discharge waste matter, such as urine or feces, from the body or a cell or gland | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
susceptible | adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
captivity | n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
pond | n: a small, shallow lake | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
prone | adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
marsh | n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
circulate | v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
contend | v: to struggle to win or surmount something | |
hurdle | n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome | |
carnivorous | adj: feeding on the flesh of other animals | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
inland | adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region | |
overfishing | n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
maintenance | n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses | |
flora | n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole | |
fauna | n: the animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
seawater | n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
photosynthesis | n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities. | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
acidification | n: the act or process of becoming acid or making something become acid | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
regenerative | adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something |