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Word	Meaning	Advanced
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
sturdy	adj: physically strong and not easily damaged
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
far-fetched	adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
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
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
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
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
hydrate	v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
shrinkage	n: the process of becoming smaller or less in size or quantity; the amount by which something has shrunk, contracted, or diminished
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
thaw	v: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
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
reinforcement	n: the act of strengthening, supporting, or consolidating; something that serves to strengthen or support
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
corrode	v: to destroy or eat away slowly by chemical action; to gradually wear away, weaken, or disintegrate over time
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
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
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
constantly	adv: all the time
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
hydroxide	n: a chemical compound characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl groups (-OH), which can either act as a base or be neutralized by an acid to form a salt or water
react	v: to take action in response to something
autogenous	adj: self-generated or originating from within the same organism or system
microscopic	adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy
carbonate	n: a carbonic acid salt or ester that contains the anion CO3
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
adhesive	n: a sticky substance used to hold things together
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
spore	n: a reproductive cell that is capable of developing into a new individual without fertilization, especially one produced by certain bacteria, fungi, and algae
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
dormant	adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
germinate	v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
mod	n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
long-lasting	adj: existing or continuing for a long time
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
inanimate	adj: not having life or spirit; not animate
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly