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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grassland	n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock
gazelle	n: a slender, graceful antelope with long, slender legs and curved horns, native to Africa and parts of Asia
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
corpse	n: the dead body of a human being
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
cleanup	n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
wingspan	n: the distance between the tips of a bird’s wings when fully extended and in flight; often used to describe the size or scope of something, particularly about physical objects or structures
lappet	n: a small, decorative flap or fold typically found on a garment or headdress
vulture	n: a large bird of prey with a bald head, sharp beak, and keen eyesight, feeding mainly on carrion (the flesh of dead animals)
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
beak	n: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
thermal	adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat
updraft	n: a rising current of air in the atmosphere, often producing clouds or precipitation; an upward current in a body of water
aloft	adv: in the air; at a high place
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
peck	v: to strike or bite someone or something repeatedly, usually with the beak or bill; to give a quick, small kiss or nibble
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
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
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
unguarded	adj: not protected or defended against potential threats or dangers; unrestrained or candid in speech or behavior, often resulting in unintended consequences or negative outcomes
ostrich	n: a large flightless bird native to Africa with a long neck, legs, and bill
immense	adj: extremely large or great
impenetrable	adj: not able to be passed through, entered, or understood
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
commotion	n: a state of confused and noisy disturbance
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
featherless	adj: devoid of feathers, or with few or inadequate feathers; often used metaphorically to describe something or someone that lacks the usual characteristics or qualities associated with it
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
gastric	adj: relating to the stomach or the digestive system; characterized by or causing discomfort or pain in the stomach or upper abdomen
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
beard	n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
acidic	adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
supplement	n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
rancid	adj: having a bad taste or smell because it is old and no longer fresh
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
pathogen	n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
cholera	n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes
anthrax	n: a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that can affect both humans and animals; it is characterized by a range of symptoms, including skin blisters, fever, and difficulty breathing, and can be fatal if left untreated
rabies	n: a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans; transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, most often through a bite, which can lead to paralysis, seizures, and death if left untreated
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
veterinary	adj: related to or involved in the practice of caring for animals, particularly in a medical or health-related context
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
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
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
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
pylon	n: a tall, vertical structure used to support cables or wires, typically made of metal or concrete
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
poacher	n: a person who catches and kills birds, animals, or fish illegally
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
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
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
feral	adj: wild, untamed, or having returned to a wild or untamed state after being domesticated; characteristic of an animal that lives and reproduces freely in its natural habitat
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
populate	v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;