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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
firewood | n: wood used as fuel for fires, particularly for heating, cooking, or other purposes | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
stir | v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | |
wasp | n: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals | |
hibernate | v: to spend the winter in a state of rest, often in a sheltered place such as a cave or den | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
burrow | v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal | |
spider | n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
carnivorous | adj: feeding on the flesh of other animals | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
pesticide | n: a substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
hive | n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people | |
founder | n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing | |
citrus | n: a group of fruits that belong to the citrus family, including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits; the trees that bear these fruits | |
grove | n: a small group of trees growing closely together | |
honeybee | n: a type of bee that is known for producing honey and pollinating flowers | |
provoke | v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
hairy | adj: covered with hair or having a furry texture; difficult, dangerous, or complicated | |
drip | v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops | |
resourceful | adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems | |
lick | v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat | |
energize | v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
chew | v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
pulp | n: a soft and moist mass of fibers or small pieces, typically produced by grinding, crushing, or shredding plant or wood material; a type of paper made from wood or plant pulp; the soft fleshy part of a fruit or vegetable | |
brood | v: to think much and deeply about something that makes one annoyed, anxious, or angry; (noun) a group of young birds or other animals all produced at one hatching or birth | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
sperm | n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal | |
fertilize | v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well | |
hatch | v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage | |
larva | n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
intruder | n: someone who enters a place or situation without permission or invitation; someone who interrupts or interferes in something | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
grub | n: the larval stage of an insect, particularly beetles, butterflies, or flies; food, especially in the form of unappetizing or unappealing cooked dishes; (verb) to dig or search diligently and laboriously | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
sugary | adj: having the taste, texture, or appearance of sugar; excessively sweet or cloying; overly sentimental or flattering in a way that seems insincere | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
spoil | v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
swell | v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
veritable | adj: authentic or genuine, often used to emphasize the degree or extent of something | |
buffet | n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard | |
swarm | n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
swat | v: to strike or hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow, usually with the hand or a flat object; (noun, an acronym that stands for “Special Weapons And Tactics”) specialized groups within police departments that are trained to handle high-risk operations that regular officers are not equipped to deal with | |
purposeful | adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
inadvertently | adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
invertebrate | n: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
mite | n: a tiny arachnid-like creature that is related to ticks and spiders and often lives as a parasite on plants or animals | |
centipede | n: a long, many-legged arthropod of a group of species that are mostly nocturnal predators and typically feed on insects | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
pollinate | v: to transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to produce fruit or seeds; to spread or disseminate an idea or influence to others | |
winery | n: a facility where grapes are processed, and wine is made and stored, often includes areas for tasting, tours, and sales | |
jump-start | v: to start or revitalize something stagnant or slow-moving, often by introducing new ideas or energy; to kick-start a car or other vehicle by connecting it to another vehicle’s battery | |
fermentation | n: the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of the heat | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
groom | v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
deteriorate | v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate | |
scavenger | n: an animal or bird that feeds on carrion, dead animals, or other scavenged material; a person who searches for and collects discarded or unwanted items, often to sell or reuse them | |
fertile | adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
lifespan | n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: |