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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
erupt | v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
sulfur | n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications | |
plume | n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
billow | v: to surge or rise in a large, swelling mass, especially of smoke or water; (noun) a large wave or swell of something, especially water or smoke | |
soot | n: a black, powdery substance that is produced by the incomplete burning of a material such as coal, wood, or oil and is often found on surfaces near the source of the fire | |
lightning | n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash | |
eruption | n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something | |
ascending | adj: changing location in an upward direction; increasing in size or value | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
blot | v: to soak up a liquid by using a piece of cloth, paper, etc.; to make a spot or spots onto paper | |
hazy | adj: not clear due to a lack of recollection, comprehension, or detail; unsure or perplexed about something | |
wreak | v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events | |
havoc | n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
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 | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
bleak | adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope | |
tribute | n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
haze | n: atmospheric moisture, dust, or smoke that makes it less clear; a state of mental confusion caused by lack of clarity | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
geoengineering | n: the study of finding ways to change the Earth’s climate system, primarily to reduce global warming; deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
large-scale | adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
restrain | v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
scheme | n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
sunshade | n: a device or material used to protect someone or something from the sun’s rays, particularly a parasol or umbrella; a structure or covering that shades a window or outdoor area | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity. | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
enlarge | v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
swath | n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
unpredictable | adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
precipitation | n: moisture that condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail; an unexpected acceleration or hastening | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
band-aid | n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing | |
premature | adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy | |
rebound | v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
bleach | v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach | |
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 | |
atmospheric | adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
rogue | n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
approval | n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable | |
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 | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
curb | v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk |