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Word	Meaning	Advanced
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
rhinoceros	n: (also rhino) a large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on the nose, typically found in Africa and Asia.
orangutan	n: a large long-armed ape with red-brown hair that lives in Borneo and Sumatra and has arboreal habits
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
patriarchal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a society or system in which men hold the dominant roles and positions of power; male-dominated
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
subservient	adj: willing to obey or serve someone else without question or complaint; excessively obedient or submissive
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
accompanying	adj: being in a position next to or near something or someone
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
encroachment	n: an act of moving or advancing into someone else’s territory or area of control; an invasion or infringement upon someone else’s rights or interests
timber	n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction
encroach	v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc.
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
upstream	adj: in the direction against a stream’s current; (adverb) toward the source or beginning of a stream, river, or process
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
landslide	n: a large, sudden movement of a mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
orchid	n: a plant with showy or unusual flowers, typically having either a single, complex flower or a cluster of small flowers, many of which are prized for their beauty and often cultivated as ornamental plants
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
orient	v: to position or adjust someone or something for a particular purpose; (noun) the countries of Asia
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
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
patron	n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
parachute	n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air
instantly	adv: immediately
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
overhaul	n: a thorough examination, evaluation, or inspection of something, often with the intent of making necessary improvements; a major reorganization or restructuring of a system or process; (verb) to thoroughly examine, repair, and improve something to ensure that it is functioning properly and up to standard
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
untapped	adj: not yet used or exploited
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
underresourced	adj: lacking sufficient resources, especially financial or material support, to carry out a particular task, project, or mission
forestry	n: the science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees and conserving and developing natural forests
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result