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legend | n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
conquest | n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
Conquistador | n: a Spanish conqueror of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
glory | n: great honor or success won by notable achievements | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
vengeance | n: the act of punishing or harming someone in return for something harmful that they have done | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
shaman | n: a person who is regarded as having access to the spirit world and who typically acts as a healer or intermediary between spirits and humans in certain cultures and traditions | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
blot | v: to soak up a liquid by using a piece of cloth, paper, etc.; to make a spot or spots onto paper | |
spider | n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
geothermal | adj: relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth; often used to refer to energy produced by tapping into the natural heat of the earth | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
unanimous | adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
manifestation | n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
skepticism | n: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge | |
hike | n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
behold | v: to look at and observe with attention | |
legendary | adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
surge | n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc. | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
vapor | n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
thermometer | n: a device used to measure temperature, typically consisting of a glass or plastic tube containing a column of liquid, such as mercury, that rises and falls with changes in temperature | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
upriver | adv: in the direction of the source or origin of a river or stream; moving in the opposite direction of the flow of water in a river or stream; (adjective) related to or situated in the upper or inland areas of a river | |
apprentice | n: a person who works for and learns from a skilled employer to become a skilled worker themselves | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
serpent | n: a large snake | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
outsider | n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
blessing | n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
fieldwork | n: real-world research or study conducted outside a library or laboratory. | |
exhilarating | adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
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 | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
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 | |
whiteout | n: a meteorological phenomenon occurring in winter conditions, where snowfall and strong winds create a uniform, featureless white appearance that obscures visibility | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
geophysical | adj: relating to the physical characteristics and processes of the Earth and its surrounding atmospheres, such as geology, meteorology, and oceanography | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
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. | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
resolution | n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
vein | n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation | |
artery | n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc. | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
fumarole | n: a vent in the Earth’s crust, typically found near volcanoes, through which steam and gases, such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, are emitted | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
lane | n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
thermal | adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat | |
waterfall | n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
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 | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
smashing | adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed | |
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 | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
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 | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
sadistic | adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer | |
marinade | n: a liquid mixture of herbs, spices, oil, and vinegar or citrus juice used to flavor and tenderize meat or fish before cooking; a soaking or immersion in this mixture | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
magma | n: molten rock that is located beneath the earth’s surface and can solidify to form igneous rock | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
volcanology | n: the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena, including their origin, activity, eruption, and behavior | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
constrain | v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something | |
hydrothermal | adj: relating to hot water or steam, especially in the Earth’s crust, and the thermal energy and chemical reactions that occur as a result | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
gradient | n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression | |
glacier | n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole | |
seep | v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
extremophile | n: a type of organism, typically a microbe, that can survive and thrive in extreme or harsh environments that would be inhospitable to most other forms of life, such as high heat, acidity, radiation, or pressure | |
life-form | n: a living organism, especially one that has a distinct shape, structure, or behavior | |
stationary | adj: not moving or not capable of being changed | |
hover | v: to stay in one place in the air | |
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 | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
unprotected | adj: not guarded, covered, or shielded; vulnerable; without protection or defense | |
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 | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
void | n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it |