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Word	Meaning	Advanced
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
creationist	n: a person who believes in the literal interpretation of religious texts, particularly the Bible, and holds that the universe and living things were created by a divine or supernatural force rather than through natural processes
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
paleoanthropology	n: the branch of anthropology concerned with the study of human evolution and development through fossilized remains, genetics, and other methods
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
pickup	n: a type of vehicle with an open-air cargo bed at the back used for transporting goods or equipment; the act of collecting or gathering someone or something from a particular location; a warrant to take someone into custody
adrenaline	n: a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
irritate	v: to annoy, provoke, or cause resentment or anger in someone; to inflame or make sore
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
no-fly	n: a situation in which planes are not allowed to take off or land at a particular airport or in particular airspace; a list of individuals who are prohibited from flying due to security concerns
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
detest	v: to feel intense hatred or aversion towards someone or something; to dislike or despise greatly
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
entirely	adv: completely
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
multidisciplinary	adj: integrating or involving various academic fields or different skills in a topic or problem-solving approach
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
reconnaissance	n: a preliminary survey or exploration of an area, usually done to gather information or intelligence; a military mission to observe an enemy’s activities and gather information
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
stalk	v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
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
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
infestation	n: the presence or invasion of a large number of harmful or undesirable pests, parasites, or microorganisms in a specific area or host
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
moan	v: to make a low, prolonged sound of pain, grief, or sexual pleasure; to complain about something
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
all-out	adj: characterized by complete or maximum effort or intensity; lacking any restraint or reserve; done with great commitment or enthusiasm
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
gung-ho	adj: extremely enthusiastic and eager, often to the point of being reckless or overenthusiastic; marked by an unwavering commitment to a cause or mission
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
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
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
constantly	adv: all the time
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
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
write-off	n: a cancellation or reduction of a debt or financial obligation; a loss or expense that can be deducted from one’s taxable income; a dismissal or rejection of something as unimportant or unworthy of attention
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
resin	n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories