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planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
oceanography | n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
unmanned | adj: not having a human crew or operator, as in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned spacecraft | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
propulsion | n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
sailor | n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard | |
pacific | adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions | |
nonstop | adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination | |
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 | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
forceful | adj: having or showing great strength or energy | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
untold | adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
scarce | adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
buoy | n: a floating device typically used to mark a location in a body of water, often used as a navigational aid; a source of support or encouragement | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
oceanic | adj: relating to or characteristic of the ocean or its inhabitants; having to do with the vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface | |
atmospheric | adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
unforgiving | adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
tether | v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
micron | n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
temporal | adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
cube | n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times | |
nexus | n: a connection or link between things or people; the central or most important point or focus; a connected series of events or ideas | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
plankton | n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed | |
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 | |
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 | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
evaporation | n: the process of a liquid changing into a gas or vapor, often as a result of high temperatures or reduced pressure; the gradual disappearance or dissipation of something, such as money or resources | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
precipitation | n: moisture that condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail; an unexpected acceleration or hastening | |
gradient | n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression | |
moisture | n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
upwell | v: to rise to the surface, particularly in the case of fluids like water, gas, or magma | |
horizontal | adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
mammal | n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body | |
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 | |
dolphin | n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
actuate | v: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
yacht | n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
watt | n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
unlimited | adj: without any limits or restrictions | |
autonomy | n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
genesis | n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
laden | adj: heavily loaded or burdened | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
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 | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
arctic | adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
cape | n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
slalom | n: a skiing or snowboarding race consisting of a downhill run through a zigzag course marked by gates set relatively close together, requiring quick changes of direction and tight turns; any situation in which a person or object has to move quickly and carefully between different obstacles | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
walleye | n: a predatory freshwater fish native to North America, known for its large, glassy eyes and excellent taste | |
pollack | n: (also “pollock”) a variety of freshwater fish related to the cod, or a member of a North Atlantic family of marine fish, typically greenish-gray in color | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
fleet | n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
quota | n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
acoustics | n: a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound | |
downward | adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
seabed | n: the bottom of a sea or ocean; the surface of the sea’s bed, which can be rocky, sandy, muddy, or covered with coral or other organisms | |
repetition | n: the act of doing or saying something many times | |
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 | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
fur | n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
acceleration | n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time | |
inclined | adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
prey | n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating | |
devour | v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
snowstorm | n: a storm with heavy snowfall, usually with a strong wind | |
interference | n: the act or process of getting involved in and trying to influence a specific situation; the state of being affected and influenced with | |
bystander | n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
superimpose | v: to place, layer, or overlay one thing on top of another, typically in such a way that both are still visible; to add or combine something additional into an existing structure, design, or system | |
acoustic | adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
shallow | adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
calorific | adj: relating to the amount of heat produced by burning a substance; having the potential to produce heat or energy | |
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 | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
expend | v: to use or spend time, money, energy, etc. | |
lactation | n: the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of a female mammal, typically the following pregnancy | |
pup | n: a young dog, seal, or other animals | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
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 | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
deplete | v: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
unexplored | adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
quantify | v: to express or measure something in numerical terms |