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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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lush | adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal | |
rainforest | n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall | |
roost | n: a place where birds rest or sleep, typically on a branch or in a birdhouse or coop | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
amble | v: to walk at a slow, leisurely pace; to stroll or saunter; (noun) a leisurely or relaxed walk, often taken for pleasure or exercise | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
dingo | n: a wild dog native to Australia, known for its distinctive howl and for being a pest to farmers | |
prowl | v: to move about stealthily, especially in search of prey or as part of a criminal act; to wander or roam around aimlessly or restlessly | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
appetite | n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
cassowary | n: a large flightless bird native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and surrounding islands, known for its distinctive appearance and strong, dangerous claws | |
puny | adj: small, weak, or frail in size, strength, or appearance; insignificant or unimportant in value or impact | |
swipe | v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort | |
razor | n: a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting hair | |
claw | n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
flightless | adj: unable to fly, either because of a physical lack of wings or because of an inability to sustain flight | |
earthbound | adj: limited or restricted in movement or activity, typically due to physical rather than mental reasons; rooted or grounded in physical reality rather than imagination or abstract thought | |
avian | adj: relating to or characteristic of birds | |
outback | n: the remote and sparsely populated interior of Australia, typically characterized by arid deserts and scrubland | |
savannah | n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
penguin | n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait | |
swamp | n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation | |
dweller | n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location | |
speedy | adj: characterized by fast or quick movements, actions, or processes; rapid; swift | |
ostrich | n: a large flightless bird native to Africa with a long neck, legs, and bill | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
emu | n: a large flightless bird native to Australia, similar in appearance to the ostrich but smaller and with softer feathers | |
kiwi | n: a small, brown, flightless bird native to New Zealand; the fuzzy, edible fruit of a certain type of vine that is likewise native to New Zealand | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
conserve | v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
scarce | adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
alpine | adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
predisposition | n: a tendency or inclination to a particular behavior or condition, often due to genetic or environmental factors | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
sturdy | adj: physically strong and not easily damaged | |
fluff | n: soft, light particles or fibers that are often shed from fabrics or stuffing materials; excessively or trivially sentimental language or ideas that lack substance or depth; (verb) to make something soft, light, or loose by shaking or stirring it up; to make a mistake or blunder, especially while performing or speaking in public | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
keel | n: the central longitudinal structural member of a ship or boat that extends along the bottom of the hull and from which the rest of the ship is built; a similar structure in aircraft; (verb) to fall over or collapse, often in the context of fainting or succumbing to exhaustion or heat | |
protrusion | n: something that bulges out or sticks out from a surface or body; a projection that is visible from the outside | |
sternum | n: the flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects the rib cage via cartilage | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
settler | n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area | |
stowaway | n: a person who hides on board a ship, airplane, or other vehicles without permission or legal authorization to travel secretly or avoid payment of a fare | |
rodent | n: a small, gnawing mammal, such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, that has sharp incisors and typically has a long, thin tail | |
prey | n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
stoat | n: a small carnivorous mammal with a long, slender body and short legs, also known as an ermine or short-tailed weasel | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
spite | n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty | |
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 | |
dodo | n: a flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, characterized by its stout body, small wings, and hooked beak; an extinct bird species that was last seen in the late 17th century | |
mammal | n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body | |
mammalian | adj: of or relating to mammals, a class of warm-blooded vertebrate animals that typically nurse their young and have hair or fur on their skin; characterized by mammalian qualities, such as nurturing and protective behavior | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
thigh | n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg | |
formidable | adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
tuck | v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
prospective | adj: likely or expected to happen or become in the future, often referring to something or someone that is being considered or evaluated | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
steer | v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees |