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Word	Meaning	Advanced
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
grove	n: a small group of trees growing closely together
towering	adj: very tall or high, often to an impressive or intimidating degree; powerful or dominant in influence or stature
sequoia	n: a huge evergreen tree that is native to California and has a straight trunk and a narrow, conical crown, which is a type of redwood
snowstorm	n: a storm with heavy snowfall, usually with a strong wind
campfire	n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
overdevelopment	n: the process of building an excessive amount of new homes, factories, and other buildings on an area of land
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
foothill	n: a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range, typically found at the beginning of a slope or ascent and can have a significant impact on the local climate and ecology of an area
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
militia	n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
saloon	n: a place of business, typically a bar or tavern, that serves alcoholic drinks and often features entertainment or social activities
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
plateau	n: an elevated, relatively level expanse of land, typically vast and extending over a large area; a state or period of little or no change following a period of growth, development, or progress
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
geyser	n: a natural hot spring that periodically ejects a column of boiling water and steam into the air; a device that produces a similar effect for decorative or practical purposes
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
instrumental	adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
unsolved	adj: not yet understood, explained, or resolved; remaining a mystery or enigma
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
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
haphazard	adj: marked by a lack of order, system, or coherence; characterized by randomness or chance without any guiding principle or plan
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
hire	v: to give somebody a job
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
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
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
vandal	n: a person who deliberately damages or destroys public or private property, often out of a sense of malicious or mischievous intent
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
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
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
uninhabited	adj: not able to be lived in by humans or animals; devoid of human or animal life
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
reckon	v: to think or believe something
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
entirely	adv: completely
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
replace	v: to take the place of something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star