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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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underwater | adv: below or under the surface of the water | |
coral | n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
smashing | adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
skeleton | n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant | |
overgrown | adj: covered in plants that have been allowed to grow naturally and have not been controlled | |
algae | n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
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 | |
scuba | n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
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 | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
spit | v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth | |
bleach | v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
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 | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
graph | n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
seafloor | n: the bottom of the ocean | |
ratchet | n: a mechanical device with a toothed wheel that can rotate in only one direction used to transmit or control motion or to prevent backward movement | |
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 | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
sketchy | adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable | |
compass | n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
ragged | adj: (of clothing) frayed or not in good condition; tattered | |
shoreline | n: a line that separates land and sea | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
boulder | n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion | |
polyp | n: (of zoology) a small, typically sessile, marine animal with a hollow, cylindrical body and tentacles surrounding a central mouth, often found in colonies and sometimes forming coral reefs; (of gastroenterology) an abnormal tissue growth that can occur in the colon, rectum, or other parts of the gastrointestinal tract | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
regrow | v: to grow back or regenerate after being cut or removed, such as cells or tissues in the body, or plants and vegetation | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
overfishing | n: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
dredge | v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
stabilize | v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way | |
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 | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
pessimistic | adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome | |
mourn | v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
dinosaur | n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience |