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Word	Meaning	Advanced
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
complacent	adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes
delude	v: to deceive or mislead someone; to give a false impression of something
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
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
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
heatstroke	n: a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which symptoms include high body temperature, rapid heartbeat, and confusion or loss of consciousness
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
entirely	adv: completely
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
enclose	v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
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
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
rudimentary	adj: relating to basic facts or principles; fundamental
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
saga	n: a long, detailed story or account of heroic deeds, family history, or notable events, often consisting of a series of connected episodes
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
barnacle	n: a type of crustacean that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks, ships, or docks; a metaphorical term used to describe a person or object that is difficult to remove or separate from another person or object
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
broad	adj: very wide; general
sliver	n: a small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often characterized by its length or its sharpness or thinness; a small portion or amount of something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a trace or a hint of something
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
vegan	n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
techno	n: a style of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by a repetitive, synthesized beat and minimalist sound effects; the use of advanced technology or techniques in a particular field
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
seaweed	n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
decarbonize	v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
seawall	n: a barrier or structure made of concrete, stone, or other materials that are built along the coastline or riverbanks to protect against erosion, flooding, or waves; a structure that separates the water from the land and helps to preserve the shoreline
levee	n: an artificial embankment or wall built to prevent a river or low-lying land from flooding
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
insignificant	adj: of little importance, influence, or power
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.;
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
disinterest	n: lack of interest, concern, or involvement in a particular matter; impartiality or neutrality
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
short-sighted	adj: lacking foresight or consideration for future consequences; not planning or preparing adequately for something that will happen in the future
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune