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Word	Meaning	Advanced
bustle	v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
sacrificial	adj: relating to or involving the killing of animals or people as an offering to a deity
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
craftsman	n: a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, especially one who works with wood, metal, or other materials
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
mosaic	n: a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic, or the activity or method of making these
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
tremor	n: a small earthquake or shaking or vibrating
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
bride	n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
spew	v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts
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
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
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
pumice	n: a light, porous, volcanic rock that is formed when lava cools rapidly in water or air, often used as an abrasive or polishing material in various industrial and household products
groan	v: to make a low, moaning sound, often indicating pain, discomfort, or dissatisfaction
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
debris	n: broken or torn fragments of something
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
brim	n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat
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
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
huddle	v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle
underneath	adv: under or below something else
deadly	adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
tephra	n: fragmented material ejected during a volcanic eruption, such as ash, pumice, or volcanic bombs; can cause environmental and health hazards if inhaled or ingested
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
noxious	adj: harmful or poisonous to living beings; having an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste; causing intense or unpleasant emotions or feelings
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
pyroclastic	adj: relating to a mixture of ash, lava fragments, and hot gases and steam that are violently ejected from volcanoes during an eruption
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
ablaze	adj: on fire; burning brightly
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
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
budge	v: to move or shift slightly, particularly with effort or resistance; to make or cause a slight change in something
flicker	v: to shine unsteadily or intermittently, as if with a faint light
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
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
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
disorganize	v: to disrupt or destroy the systematic order or function of something
loot	v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
excavation	n: the act or process of removing soil, rock, or other material to reveal or extract something, such as an archaeological site or underground structure, or the hole or area created by this process
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
skeletal	adj: of, relating to, or forming a skeleton (= frame of bones); very thin or emaciated
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
provincial	adj: of or relating to a local government; having characteristics or views that are narrow in scope or limited by a narrow outlook
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
unparalleled	adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage