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Word	Meaning	Advanced
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
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
microbe	n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
microplastic	n: tiny plastic fragments in the environment originating from consumer products and industrial waste
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
cosmetic	adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
mascara	n: a cosmetic product used to darken, thicken, and define eyelashes
polystyrene	n: a lightweight, thermoplastic polymer material used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including packaging, insulation, and consumer goods
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
flotation	n: the act or process of floating or the state of being buoyant in a liquid, often used in the context of flotation therapy where individuals float in a tank or pool containing a highly buoyant saltwater solution, often for relaxation or therapeutic purposes; (of finance) the process of a company ‘going public’ – that is, the transition of a private company to a publicly traded one
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
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
deceptive	adj: tending to mislead or deceive either deliberately or inadvertently; causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
polymer	n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
preschool	adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time
gem	n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
lint	n: small fibers or fluff that accumulate on clothing, fabric, or other surfaces, typically as a result of wear or friction
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
sequin	n: a decorative item consisting of a small, shiny disc or bead typically sewn onto clothing for added embellishment
glare	v: to shine with a bright, harsh, or dazzling light; to stare fiercely or angrily, often with a piercing or threatening gaze; (noun) a strong, bright, and often harsh or uncomfortable light that can be blinding or difficult to look at directly
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
zooplankton	n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
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
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
abrasion	n: the process of scraping or wearing away of a surface or substance through friction or erosion
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
leach	v: to remove or drain away something from a material, usually by seeping or filtering, such as chemicals from soil or minerals from rock
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
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
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
micron	n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
shellfish	n: water creatures that live in shells, especially one of the types that can be eaten
clam	n: a marine mollusk that burrows and lives on sand or mud, the shell closes with viselike firmness
oyster	n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
retailer	n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
polyester	n: a synthetic fabric consisting of polymers typically derived from petroleum, characterized by its durability, wrinkle resistance, and easy-care properties
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
acrylic	n: a type of plastic or synthetic resin that is used in various forms, such as paints, fabrics, and plastics, known for its clarity, durability, and versatility
poly	n: (a prefix meaning “many” or “much”) commonly used in chemistry, biology, and other sciences to indicate a large, complex structure or molecule that is made up of repeating units, such as polyester, polymer
whopping	adj: extremely large, impressive, or noteworthy; it can also be used to describe a surprise or shock
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
obsolescence	n: the process of becoming obsolete or outdated; the state of being no longer useable or relevant due to technological or social changes
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
secondhand	adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
broad	adj: very wide; general
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
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
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
repurpose	v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended
refurbish	v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance
replace	v: to take the place of something
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
reliant	adj: needing something or something to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
improve	v: to make or become better
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree