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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
timber | n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
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 | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
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 | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
rubric | n: a set of established guidelines or instructions, particularly for academic or assessment purposes; a title or heading that indicates the nature or purpose of a particular section of a text | |
geologist | n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology | |
epoch | n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
microbe | n: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease | |
untouched | adj: not touched or disturbed by anyone or anything; not having been altered, changed, or affected in any way | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
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 | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
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 | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
slew | v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent | |
mastodon | n: a large, extinct elephant-like mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by its long curved tusks and massive size | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
sloth | n: laziness or lack of energy or motivation to do something; a slow-moving, arboreal mammal found in Central and South America | |
saber | n: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
grassland | n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock | |
composition | n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
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 | |
prehistoric | adj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
influential | adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
chunk | n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something | |
rainforest | n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
canoe | n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
domesticate | v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company | |
thatch | n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
anthropology | n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species | |
demographic | n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc. | |
void | n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force | |
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 | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
monarch | n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen | |
caterpillar | n: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth | |
munch | v: to chew or eat something noisily, often with the sound of crunching or crunching | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
paradox | n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange; | |
untended | adj: not cared for or looked after; neglected; lacking attention or maintenance | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
arguably | adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true | |
crater | n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
charismatic | adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others | |
flora | n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole | |
altitude | n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
blister | n: a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by friction, burning, or other skin irritation; can also refer to a similar bubble found in other materials; (verb) to become covered with blisters or to cause blisters to form; to criticize or rebuke severely | |
rust | n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
beetle | n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
seedling | n: a young plant that has just germinated and has not yet developed leaves or true roots | |
repellent | adj: serving to drive away or repel something; unpleasant or offensive and causing a strong sense of aversion or disgust | |
hike | n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
reintroduce | v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something | |
bison | n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
campfire | n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
pine | n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
hunk | n: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
tinker | v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way | |
fort | n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
outdoors | adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
creek | n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
railway | n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
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 | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
self-willed | adj: determined to have one’s way; stubbornly independent; obstinate and unwilling to follow the desires or suggestions of others | |
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 | |
sequester | v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid. | |
pollination | n: the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs of one flower to the female reproductive organs of another flower, resulting in fertilization and the production of seeds | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
dismiss | v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
regrow | v: to grow back or regenerate after being cut or removed, such as cells or tissues in the body, or plants and vegetation | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
maple | n: a tall tree with five-pointed leaves that turn brilliant crimson or yellow in the fall that grows in the northern region | |
fern | n: a non-flowering plant with long, feathery fronds that reproduce by spores rather than seeds | |
mow | v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
ecologist | n: a person who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment; the state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
grad | n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university | |
blitz | n: a sudden and intensive military attack designed to achieve a quick victory; a sudden and intense effort to accomplish a task or objective, often involving a rapid and concerted action | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
vibration | n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement | |
playground | n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
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 | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
invasive | adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone |