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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
unusually	adv: in a way that is not typical or expected
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
towering	adj: very tall or high, often to an impressive or intimidating degree; powerful or dominant in influence or stature
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
reed	n: a tall, slender-leaved plant that grows in water; a thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in certain musical instruments such as oboe, clarinet, and saxophone
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
shellfish	n: water creatures that live in shells, especially one of the types that can be eaten
urchin	n: a poor and mischievous young child, usually living on the street or in a disadvantaged community; a small, spiny marine animal with a round body and long, pointed spines
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
unobstructed	adj: not blocked or hindered; free from obstacles or impediments
detonate	v: to explode or cause to explode; to set off a sudden or dramatic series of events
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
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
ceremonial	adj: of or relating to a ceremony (= a formal event performed on a special occasion) or ritual, especially a formal or elaborate one
cactus	n: a plant that typically grows in dry regions and has spiny leaves, stems, and often vibrant flowers
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
valerian	n: a plant with fragrant pink or white flowers whose root is used in herbal medicine to calm anxiety and promote sleep; a medicinal preparation derived from this plant
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
hematite	n: a reddish or black mineral consisting of iron oxide, which is the main ore of iron
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
seaweed	n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
gourd	n: large fruit with a hard, often ornamentally-shaped shell that is commonly used for food, decoration, or musical instruments
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
cinnabar	n: a bright red mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide, often used as a pigment in ancient art and traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
foothill	n: a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range, typically found at the beginning of a slope or ascent and can have a significant impact on the local climate and ecology of an area
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
garb	n: clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind; apparel or attire
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
vertebra	n: a bone in the spine, or the spinal column forming the supporting structure of the spine and protecting the spinal cord
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
llama	n: a domesticated South American mammal with a long, soft, woolly fleece and a long neck and legs, typically used for wool, meat, and as a pack animal
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
lime	n: a green, citrus fruit with a sour taste that is often used for flavoring food and beverages; a type of calcium compound used in various industrial and environmental applications
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
coca	n: a plant native to South America whose leaves are used in the production of cocaine and other stimulants; a drink made from the leaves of this plant
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull