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Word	Meaning	Advanced
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
cremate	v: to burn a dead body to reduce it to ash, often as part of a funeral or other death-related ritual
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
burial	n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
vulture	n: a large bird of prey with a bald head, sharp beak, and keen eyesight, feeding mainly on carrion (the flesh of dead animals)
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
silent	adj: without any or little sound
tidbit	n: a small and interesting or tasty piece of information, news, or gossip; a small and appetizing item of food or delicacy
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
embalm	v: preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals to delay decomposition and make it suitable for display at a funeral
cemetery	n: a burial ground or graveyard; a place where dead bodies are buried
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
accepting	adj: willing to receive or to take something offered
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
crematory	n: a place or facility used for cremation, where dead bodies are incinerated and reduced to ashes
mortician	n: an individual who prepares dead bodies for burial or cremation; a funeral director
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
beautify	v: to enhance the physical appearance of something by making it more attractive or aesthetically pleasing; to make something more attractive or appealing in general
corpse	n: the dead body of a human being
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
casket	n: a rectangular container, often made of wood or metal, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation
hardwood	n: the wood of a broadleaf tree, such as oak, ash, or beech, as contrasted to that of conifers
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
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
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
vault	n: a large room or chamber used for storage, often for valuables such as money, documents, or artwork; (verb) to leap or jump over something; to move quickly or suddenly
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
worm	n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
sanitize	v: to clean or disinfect something to make it safe or hygienic; to remove potentially harmful or sensitive information from a document or communication
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
replace	v: to take the place of something
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
formaldehyde	n: a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong, pungent smell used as a preservative and in the manufacture of various products
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
Ebola	n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa
decomposition	n: the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances through natural processes such as decay
stink	v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
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
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
environmentalist	n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
tuxedo	n: (also “tux”) a formal suit of clothing for men, typically consisting of a black jacket with satin lapels and trousers with a stripe down the side, worn with a bow tie
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
forensic	adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
spade	n: a gardening tool with a flat, pointed blade used for digging, planting, and moving soil
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
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
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
inorganic	adj: being or consisting of nonliving stuff; chemical compounds that contain no or only trace amounts of carbon
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
recompose	v: to compose or create again, often by rearranging or reassembling existing elements; to regain composure or emotional stability
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
postmortem	adj: relating to or occurring after death; a postmortem examination is a medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of a disease or medical treatment
contributor	n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
savior	n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
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
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
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
decompose	v: to break down or cause to break down over time into simpler substances or elements
headstone	n: a marker or monument placed at the head of a grave or burial site, typically inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried there
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
willow	n: a deciduous tree or shrub that is often found near water, characterized by long, flexible, and slender branches and narrow leaves
bamboo	n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures
shroud	n: a length of cloth or other material used to cover or wrap a dead body; something that conceals or obscures something else, often used metaphorically
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
luxuriate	v: to indulge oneself or take great pleasure in something, often in a lavish or self-indulgent manner; to enjoy something to a great extent, often with a sense of indulgence or extravagance
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance